Chilblains
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General Principles
- Chilblains are among the mildest form of cold injury and result from exposure of bare skin to a cold, windy environment (0.6–15.6°C [33–60°F]).
- The ears, fingers, and tip of the nose typically are injured, with itchy, painful erythema on rewarming.
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General Principles
- Chilblains are among the mildest form of cold injury and result from exposure of bare skin to a cold, windy environment (0.6–15.6°C [33–60°F]).
- The ears, fingers, and tip of the nose typically are injured, with itchy, painful erythema on rewarming.
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