Chilblains Causes, Cure and Treatment
Chilblains also known as perniosis are localized, inflammatory, erythematous lesions that show up because of skin exposure to cold ambient temperatures above freezing point.
Chilblains also known as perniosis are localized, inflammatory, erythematous lesions that show up because of skin exposure to cold ambient temperatures above freezing point.
CAUSES:
TYPES OF LESIONS:
Lesions occur acutely as single or multiple red or dusky swelling that may occasionally ulcerate or blister accompanied by pruritus or a burning sensation. Sites of predilection are fingers, toes, heels, lower legs, thighs, nose, and ears. Perniosis can be a manifestation of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, poor nutrition) and systemic diseases (lupus erythematosus and hematologic malignancies.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: