Chilblains are an abnormal reaction of the little arteries within the skin to variations in temperatures. This abnormal response produces a painful reddish colored itchy patch which subsequently turns a darkish bluish color since waste material accumulate. They are more common in the colder climates. Generally when the feet become colder, the little arteries in…
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What is the cause and treatment of chilblains?
Anytime the temperatures start to get colder, there are various medical problems begin to appear that do not normally occur in the warmer conditions. One of these disorders is chilblains. Chilblains are patches which ordinarily occur on the feet and are resulting from an vasospastic problem inside the smaller arteries whenever they tend not to…
Why the undertsadog of what pain is, is so important
PodChatLive is the weekly livestream for the regular professional development of Podiatrists together with other people that will be interested in the plethora of issues which the show goes over. It is hosted by Craig Payne from Melbourne, Australia and Ian Griffiths from England, United Kingdom. The stream goes out live on Facebook and then…