chilblain

A noun referring to a painful, itchy swelling on the hands or feet caused by exposure to cold and damp conditions.

• 🇩🇪Schmerzhafte, juckende Schwellung an Händen oder Füßen, die durch Kälte und Feuchtigkeit verursacht wird.

1. Inflammation from cold C1 formal medical

   A painful, itchy swelling on the skin, typically on the hands or feet, caused by exposure to cold and damp conditions.

   • She developed chilblains on her toes after walking in the snow.
   • Wearing warm gloves can help prevent chilblains in winter.
   • The doctor prescribed a cream to soothe the chilblains on his fingers.

   🇩🇪Kälteentzündung

   Synonyme: kibepernio

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