Chilblains in Turkey: A Case-Control Study

    January 2014 in “ Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia ”
    Zeynem Meltem Akkurt, Derya Uçmak, Kenan YİĞİT YILDIZ, Safiye Kutlu Yuruker, Heybet Özkaya Çelik
    TLDR Low BMI and cold exposure increase the risk of chilblains.
    The study on chilblains in Diyarbakir, Turkey, involving 69 patients, found that the condition predominantly affected young females with a mean age of 21 years. Symptoms included itching, pain, and burning. A significant finding was that patients had a lower mean BMI (20.5) compared to controls (22.4), suggesting low BMI as a risk factor. Recurrence of lesions every winter was common, reported by 61.3% of patients. The study concluded that low BMI and cold exposure are significant risk factors for developing chilblains, and persistent cases may indicate underlying systemic diseases, necessitating detailed investigations.
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