Chilblains (Pernio): What Is It, Symptoms, Causes Treatment What are chilblains (pernio)? Chilblains, also known as pernio, are small patches of inflamed skin They develop after exposure to air that’s cold or damp (but not freezing) Usually, chilblains form on your fingers or toes
Chilblains (Pernio): Symptoms and Management - DermNet Chilblains are tender and or itchy bumps on acral sites following exposure to damp, cold, non-freezing conditions causing a localised form of vasculitis Chilblains are also called pernio or perniosis Who gets chilblains? Chilblains can affect all age groups, but is most common in young to middle-aged adults, with a female predominance
Chilblains - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Chilblains, also known as perniosis, usually clears up in 2 or 3 weeks, especially if the weather gets warmer You may get the symptoms each cold season for years The condition doesn't usually result in permanent injury Symptoms of chilblains include: Small, itchy areas on your skin, often on your feet or hands Sores or blistering Swelling
Chilblains - Wikipedia Chilblains, also known as pernio, is a medical condition in which damage occurs to capillary beds in the skin, most often in the hands or feet, when blood perfuses into the nearby tissue, resulting in redness, itching, inflammation, and possibly blisters
Pernio - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for . . . Pernio also referred to as chilblains, is a rare inflammatory condition The term "chilblains" derives from two Old English words "chill" (cold) and "blegen" (sore) Most commonly, pernio affects acral skin and primarily results as a response to cold, damp conditions
Pernio (chilblains) - UpToDate Pernio (also known as chilblains or perniosis) is a condition characterized by the development of cold-induced erythrocyanotic skin lesions The word "chilblains" may be derived from the Old English words "chill" and "blegen" (sore) [1] Pernio manifests as erythematous to violaceous macules, papules, plaques, or nodules in sites of cold exposure
Chilblains (Perniosis) - Kaiser Permanente Chilblains (perniosis, also known as pernio) is a reaction to cold, nonfreezing temperatures It is seen most often in people who are exposed to damp, cold weather Symptoms develop 12 to 24 hours after exposure to cold