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chilblain (dict)
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ChilblainA chilblain or pernio is an itchy purple red inflammation, that occurs when the small blood vessels below the skin are damaged usually due to exposure to cold weather. They are most common in the young and the elderly, and are more likely to occur in women. Nearly all chilblains heal without the need for treatment. They can be prevented by keeping the feet and hands warm in cold weather. A chilblain can chap, crack or ulcerate and then is known as a kibe.
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