PERNIOSIS AFFECTING THIGHS: AN ATYPICAL PRESENTATION
Dr. Nita Kumari, Dr. Upasana Chauhan and Dr. Aakanksha*
ABSTRACT
Perniosis or chilblains is a condition caused by continued exposure to cold temperature leading to localised inflammatory lesions. Wind and dampness also contribute to its etiology. There seems to be role of cold and minor trauma leading to abnormal vascular response. It usually affects fingers, toes and ears. But rare cases of involvement of bottocks, calves and thighs have been described in literature especially in young female horseriders during winters. Perniotic lesions usually resolve in 1 to 3 weeks.
Keywords: Wind and dampness also contribute to its etiology.
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