What You Need to Know About Chilblains

Chilblains

When winter weather comes to town, millions of people suffer from this common condition (pronounced CHILL-blaynes). Called chilblains or perniosis, this condition develops when the skin-especially the extremities-is exposed to cold temperatures. Chilblains are patches of inflamed skin that are often mistaken for frostbite; however, they are usually the result of poor circulation. In what … Read more