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EM Tip: even though it may feel like using ice or soaking your flaring body part in cold water will relieve a flare of erythromelalgia, using ice or soaking in water can actually be harmful! When your skin is exposed to ice or soaked in water for a period of time, your skin my be at risk of breaking down suffering damage, potentially leading to blisters, frostbite, or infections. Instead of ice or water soaks, try a cool fan directed at your skin that is flaring. Elevating the affected limb can help, too. What safe ways have you found to deal with a flare when you have one?
Posted on: Sun, 29 Sep 2013 03:34:02 +0000

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