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Risk factors

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Risk factors for chilblains include:

  • presence of cryoproteins, such as cold agglutinins and cryoglobulins – in children (1)
  • excessive exposure to cold weather
  • anorexia nervosa in adolescents (1)
  • systemic lupus erythematosus in adults (1)
  • reaction to medication (1)
  • people who wear tight clothing during cold climates e.g. – horse riders.

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