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Chilblains (/ËtÊÉªlbleÉªnz/) â also known as pernio, Chill Burns and perniosis â is a medical condition that occurs when a predisposed individual is exposed to cold and humidity, causing tissue damage. It is often confused with frostbite and trench foot.
Frost bite is common among Soldiers and other outdoor workers such as our Arlington National Cemetery and Department of Public Works staff. Let us review four common cold weather injuries: chilblain, frost bite, hypothermia, and trench foot. Chilblain is a medical condition often confused with frostbite and trench foot. Chilblains are ulcers affecting the extremities that occur when a predisposed individual is exposed to cold and humidity.