Friday, 24 December 2010

Chillblains

  • Inflamed and painful purple-pink swellings on the fingers, toes or ears that appear in response to cold.
  • Result from an overcompensatory cold-induced vasoconstriction of cutaneous arterioles and venules.
  • Usually affect women.
  • Rx = Warm housing and clothing. Nifedipine may help.

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