Winterhanden bij anorexia nervosa: een case report en literatuuroverzicht

Abstract

Pernio and anorexia nervosa: a case report and review Pernio, also called ‘chilblains’, is a relatively common but often unrecognized condition. It is a skin condition that classically occurs following exposure to cold temperatures after which one or more erythrocyanotic skin abnormalities appear at the acra. Skin lesions may be accompanied by swelling, itching, a burning sensation or pain. In severe cases, it can lead to blistering and local tissue necrosis. This review discusses the aetiology of this condition, its predisposing factors, differential diagnosis and different treatment modalities, and makes this clear using a case description of a young woman diagnosed with pernio attributed to impaired thermoregulation due to anorexia nervosa.