Was ist Chilblain?
Der Chilblain Lupus erythematodes (CHBL1) ist eine sehr seltene Form des systemischen Lupus erythematodes. Er zeichnet sich durch das Auftreten von schmerzhaften lividen oder roten knotigen Läsionen im Bereich der Akren aus, die vor allem in Zusammenhang mit Kälte- und Feuchtigkeitsexposition auftreten.
Was ist CDLE?
Chronisch diskoider Lupus erythematodes (CDLE) Der chronisch diskoide Lupus erythematodes (CDLE) ist hauptsächlich an lichtexponierten Hautarealen lokalisiert, v. a. Gesicht, Kopfhaut, Dekolleté, Streckseiten der Extremitäten, Oberkörper. Auch Veränderungen im Bereich von Lippenrot und Wangenschleimhaut treten auf.
What are chilblains and what causes them?
Chilblains are small, itchy swellings on the skin that occur as a reaction to cold temperatures. They most often affect the body’s extremities, such as the toes, fingers, heels, ears and nose. Chilblains can be uncomfortable, but rarely cause any permanent damage.
What are chilblains and pernio?
Chilblains (sometimes called pernio) are small, itchy, painful, red swellings on the skin. Chilblains are caused by an abnormal skin reaction to cold. They tend to occur on ‚extremities‘ that easily become cold – that is, your toes, fingers, nose and earlobes.
How common are chilblains in children?
They are as common in children as they are in elderly people. Chilblains are lumps on the skin which come up as an abnormal reaction to the cold. They are usually red or purplish. They can be itchy or sore. Sometimes they come up when skin is warmed up too quickly after it has been cold.
Should I be worried about chilblains?
Be cautious and seek care. No one knows exactly what causes chilblains. They may be an abnormal reaction of your body to cold exposure followed by rewarming. Rewarming of cold skin can cause small blood vessels under the skin to expand more quickly than nearby larger blood vessels can handle.