Clinical Diagnosis · Integumentary System · Easy
Chilblains
Meaning: Painful, itchy red or purple swellings on fingers or toes caused by an abnormal reaction to cold.
In practice: Every winter her toes developed itchy purple chilblains after walking home in the cold.
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