Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Chilblains usually develop ...

Chilblains sound like something out of the Charles Dickens era, cold floors and wood-burning stoves make chilblains quite commonplace. We’re in deep winter now with weather-related health challenges.

When the weather turns cold and damp, some people begin to notice a painful swelling on their fingers or toes, often with redness and irritation that develop a little while after being outdoors. This ...