Definition:
Perniosis is also called Chilblains or blain, when it occurs on the feet. This is a medical condition which is often mistaken as frostbite or trench foot. Perniosis are ulcers on the extremities like the toes and fingers that occur especially when a predisposed individual was exposed to cold atmosphere or humidity.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis of Perniosis is done by physical exam chacking on the symptoms manifested by the patient. It should be differentiated from frostbite and trench foot.
Treatment:
To treat Perniosis, the patient should be kept in a warm area, avoid scratching the skin inflammations, using of anti-itch creams like Calamine lotion or Zambuk ointment. In some severe cases Nifedipine may be used and for some recurrent cases.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms of Perniosis includes ulceration of the toes, fingers or digits, skin inflammation that are often itchy, skin redness, inflammation of the skin of the toes and fingers, and earlobe inflammation.
Causes:
The known causes of Perniosis are idiopathic or sometimes manifestations of some serious medical conditions that may be present to the patient that may need investigation.
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