With Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy (doctorfox.co.uk)
Sore skin
Q How can I prevent chilblains? Cathy, Romsey
A Chilblains are painful, itchy, red skin patches that occur if you get too cold.
There may be local swelling and blistering, and they can get secondarily infected. They may be caused when blood vessels dilate if you re-warm too quickly.
To lower your risk of chilblains:
• Try not to get too
