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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 8, Issue 4 (August 1, 1933)

Chilblains

Chilblains.

Chilblains are really a slight frost-bite. They develop when there is poor circulation in the parts affected. The best preventive, therefore, is to get fit before winter comes, eat nourishing food and have sufficient healthy exercise. Persons who are predisposed to chilblains should aid circulation by massage of the hands and feet. The use of methylated spirits with massage is helpful, as it hardens the skin. Any affected parts may be painted with weak tincture of iodine—it is quite a good remedy—but this should not be applied to broken chilblains.

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