Shimoyake (Chilblains) in June

Since coming to Japan and living in this harsh environment, my fingers and toes have become sensitized to the very high humidity that goes with the lower temperatures. This results in chilblains (pernio) which all Japanese know so well. But it isn't supposed to happen in June!

This video is an update about my life in Japan, for friends. If it does not interest you, feel free not to watch it.

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[Zombbg4]

Geez man, a pound burger? You really do like visiting the hospital...lol

[camswitzer]

@Zombbg4 ... I'm confused. How does a pound burger link to a hospital visit?

[magicmind111]

Hi, I used to have the same problem as you... winter, summer... it doesn't make any difference. The problem can easily be cured with baby powder because, as you said, humidity makes it worst. I tried a lot of topic creams and it doesn't work at all. I took a guess putting baby powder... let's say 2 or 3 times per day and the itching immediately stopped and the blisters were gone 4 or 5 days later. It may sounds stupid, but it really works.

[camswitzer]

Thanks! Much appreciated. The funny thing is that since coming to Tokyo, I haven't had them once. It is amazing how much drier it is here than in Fukui.

Excellent reply and I hope that the watermelon person below us gets to read this.

[swtwatermelon]

Hi, I am currently suffering from chillblains and I can hardly walk...;( Do you know how to prevent from getting it and what cause it to swell? Thanks.

[camswitzer]

I have figured it out. I have done so much testing over the years that I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that it is the HUMIDITY that does it. The only way I could prevent it was to soak in a hot bath and massage my toes, and arches several times a week. Without that, it got very itchy, swollen and red.

[TheNiklear]

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[swtwatermelon]

It is kind of odd that humidity may be the cause because I live in California and it rarely gets humid over here. Anyways thank you for the advice! It's time to soak my toes in a hot bath... ;)

[EminorFunkyBannana]

i have em right now n they rlly rlly itch lol

[camswitzer]

You guys insulting me are all fucked up low intelligent bozos. Get a life. Take a chance. Grow up. Grow some balls.