This patient has a long-standing history of painful and itchy chilblains that appear every winter. All over-the-counter products have been exhausted and have provided limited relief. All health education advice is routinely followed for the prevention of chilblains.
In 2022 this patient received a gift of our foot balm which they used on their chilblains twice daily, and instantly felt relief of symptoms. The foot balm was used throughout the winter, with noticeably improved chilblains.
2023 this patient started using the foot balm preventatively in November and reports that no symptoms have been felt so far! (current local temperature is currently -5 through the night).
Our podiatry clinic has been using this product routinely over 2 winters and we have seen a significant improvement to the symptoms of chilblains for those using the product twice daily.
Ingredients of our foot balm that may be beneficial in the treatment of chilblains
- Rosemary – stimulates circulation.
- Bergamot – anti-inflammatory and promotes healing.
- Bisabolol – anti -inflammatory and reduces irritation.
- Beeswax – forms a protective barrier from harsh weather while allowing the skin to breathe.
- Sqalane – anti-inflammatory and improves conditioning of the skin.
Conclusion
The management of chilblains is always difficult as so many factors influence their incidence.
We will continue to audit the success of the foot balm in the treatment of chilblains.