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chilblain

Painful inflammation of the skin of the feet, hands, or ears, due to cold. The parts turn red, swell, itch violently, and are very tender. In bad cases, the skin cracks, blisters, or ulcerates.
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2) Lupus pernio (violaceous macules on the face) and flesh-colored papules near the eyes and/or nose may also be seen.
Facial sarcoidosis presenting as atypical facial pain by Osborne, Ryan F. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
CHILBLAINS - known medically as erythema pernio - are itchy areas of inflammation that occur on parts of the body exposed to the cold for prolonged periods.
family health by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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