Chilblains are localized inflammatory lesions caused by cold. They are a common winter ailment and are often difficult to heal quickly in cold weather. Chilblains mostly occur when the temperature is below 5°C and usually heal on their own when the weather warms up in spring, but they are prone to recurrence in winter, causing considerable annoyance. To reduce the occurrence of chilblains, prevention should begin before winter.

1. The best time to prevent frostbite

Although many people know they are prone to chilblains, they still don't take precautions. Only when the cold season arrives and chilblains appear do they think about keeping warm and protecting themselves from the cold, by which time they have already missed the best opportunity for treatment.

Experts point out that the key to preventing frostbite is prevention, and the earlier the better. In fact, the best opportunity to prevent frostbite is in late autumn and early winter.

2. Conduct cold-resistance training

The key to preventing frostbite is to undergo cold-resistance training.

The specific method is to start from late autumn and early winter and systematically soak the areas that used to get frostbite, such as hands and feet, in cold water.

You can start by soaking for half an hour every day, and then gradually increase it to one hour.

3. Do not touch cold water.

The pathogenesis of chilblains is not yet fully understood, but people who frequently touch cold water are more susceptible to this disease.

4. Get plenty of sunshine.

Sunbathing more before winter can help prevent chilblains by exposing areas that have previously suffered from ultraviolet rays to ultraviolet light.

5. Perform warming and nourishing treatments.

In addition, one can also nourish the body through food. Eating appropriate amounts of warming foods such as beef and mutton can enhance the body's ability to withstand cold.

You can also eat warming foods to dispel cold, such as pepper and ginger, which will also have a certain effect on keeping warm.

6. Use food to prevent frostbite

Boiling eggplant or chili stalks in water and soaking the affected areas in it, or rubbing the affected skin with ginger, can help prevent frostbite.

7. Strengthen training

Outdoor sports training is recommended, such as brisk walking, running, and winter swimming. For those who are not suitable for outdoor training, washing hands and face with cold water can help improve the skin's resistance to cold.

8. Pay attention to keeping certain areas warm.

When going out in cold weather, wear masks, gloves, earmuffs, scarves, etc. Shoes and socks should not be too tight to promote blood circulation.