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What is your treatment approach to persistent chillblains lesions in the absence of systemic lupus?

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Dermatology · Ohio State University Medical Center
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In idiopathic chillblains/perniosis, I think treatment centered on lifestyle modifications is key. As this is a cold-associated dermatosis, counseling patients to wear warm gloves or socks and avoiding cold exposure is important.

Beyond lifestyle modifications, I typically start with a high-potency ...

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