Topical circulatory preparations

Question 1

Which conditions are topical circulatory preparations used to improve circulation? (4)

Answer 1

Bruising
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Chilblains
Varicose veins

Question 2

How valuable are the use of topical circulatory preparations to improve circulation in conditions such as bruising, superficial thrombophlebitis, chilblains and varicose veins?

Answer 2

little value

Question 3

What is the best management of chilblains?

Answer 3

Avoid exposure to cold

Neither systemic nor topical vasodilator therapy is established as being effective

Question 4

What are chilblains?

Answer 4

Painful inflammation of small blood vessels in your skin that occur in response to repeated exposure to cold but not freezing air.

Also known as pernio

Chilblains can cause itching, red patches, swelling and blistering on your hands and feet

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Question 5

Are systemic or topical vasodilator therapy effective in the treatment of chilblains?

Answer 5

NO

Chilblains are best managed by avoidance of exposure to cold