Toe sores - Frostbite?

[Matthew_T]

Just to update: After a few days inside and warmer weather, I can happily report that the sores have now gone. Time will tell if they come back when the weather gets colder in January though.

 

[Tom Oglesby]

You don't have frostbite you have chilblains. My sister gets them a lot; I get them from time to time.


No way are they an old wive's tale - I can assure you they are very real and can happen no matter how old (or young) you are.

Yep, I had it really bad last year (I'm just shy of 19). Had no choice but to walk on them as well, hurt like a bitch since they're like blisters under the skin. One of my toes swelled up and has only just recovered from having like a extra bit of flesh on the side. Nice mental image for you there!

Main thing that caused them for me wasn't just the cold, it was more a quick change in temperature like waking up in the winter and jumping into a hot shower, or coming in from the cold and putting your feet next to the radiator.

 

[Jimmy Doug]

Main thing that caused them for me wasn't just the cold, it was more a quick change in temperature like waking up in the winter and jumping into a hot shower, or coming in from the cold and putting your feet next to the radiator.

Yes, I was going to mention that. Never rapidly warm up cold feet and hands (eg, with hot water, or placing them on the radiator) - let them warm up gradually.

 

[paulw1969]

Yes, I was going to mention that. Never rapidly warm up cold feet and hands (eg, with hot water, or placing them on the radiator) - let them warm up gradually.

thats how i have always understood you can get them....