Table 3.
Summary of examination findings of cases of chilblains.
| Parameters | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| BMI (kg/m2) | |
| <17 | Nil |
| 17–19 | 36 (33.33%) |
| 20–22 | 69 (63.88%) |
| 23–25 | 3 (2.77%) |
| >25 | Nil |
| Dermatological examination | |
| Erythema and oedema | 58 (53.70%) |
| Erythema, oedema and pigmentation | 38 (35.18%) |
| Erythema, oedema with vesicles | 5 (4.62%) |
| Erythema, oedema with ulcers | 7 (6.48%) |
| Involvement | |
| Hand | 23 (21.29%) |
| Feet | 45 (41.66%) |
| Both | 32 (29.62%) |
| Dermatological diseases | |
| Yesa | 23 (21.29%) |
| No | 85 (78.70%) |
| Systemic diseases | |
| Yesb | 3 (2.77%) |
| No | 105 (97.22%) |
a
Hyperhidrosis – 9, tinea pedis – 2, acne vulgaris – 3, polymorphic light eruption – 3, melasma – 4, alopecia aerata – 2, psoriasis – 1.
b
Hypertension – 2, diabetes mellitus – 1.