Even in temperatures above freezing, the danger chilblains can still be a concern.

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

Frostbite starts as a tingle, and then a pink spot on your skin appears, which may turn red, blue, or even black. When you’re ...

In many parts of the U.S., the winter months bring frigid temperatures and drier conditions that can wreak havoc on the skin. Science X Daily and the Weekly Email Newsletter are free features that ...

Frostbite and cold weather injuries encompass a spectrum of conditions arising from the exposure of tissues to subfreezing temperatures. Frostbite itself involves the crystallisation of water within ...

Chilblains, or pernio, occurs when small, itchy, swollen lesions form on the skin after exposure to cold, damp, or dry ...

“Jack Frost nipping at your nose ... folks dressed up like Eskimos.” These lyrics to an old Nat King Cole song are highly relevant to New England weather. Mythical Jack Frost, winter’s cold on your ...