Chilblains, painful itchy swellings, occur when cold air causes blood vessels to constrict and then rapidly dilate upon rewarming. This inflammation affects extremities, particularly in damp, chilly ...

Cold weather can sometimes trigger painful swelling of the fingers and toes, known as chilblains or perniosis. Learn what ...

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Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH, is a rheumatologist at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group in Connecticut. She is board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine. Symptoms of a swollen ...