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Toes affected by chilblains showing the typical red and purple discolouration and swelling that appears in cold winter weather
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Chilblains — Why Your Toes Itch, Burn and Turn Purple in Winter (A Newcastle Podiatrist Explains)

June 22, 2026 Tim Foran No comments yet

Itchy, burning toes that turn red or purple every winter? They’re almost certainly chilblains — and the way most people warm their feet up is exactly what causes them. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains how to treat chilblains safely and when they’re a warning sign of something more.

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