Erythrocyanotic discoloration of the toes.
A 35-year-old woman from Virginia presented with purplish, tender toes. She was diagnosed with pernio and successfully treated, initially with nifedipine and subsequently with management of the affected area's environment. Clinical presentations and treatment strategies are discussed below.
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National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D002647:Chilblains / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D014034:Toes
D009543:Nifedipine