The topic Cold-Induced Panniculitis you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Cold Panniculitis.
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- Cold Panniculitis (CP) is an acute condition resulting in the inflammation of subcutaneous fat tissue just beneath the skin, on exposure to cold temperatures. The term ‘panniculitis’ indicates an inflammation of fat (adipose) tissue
- Cold Panniculitis can occur in all ages, although infants, children, and obese women are more vulnerable to the condition. Exposure to cold can take place when very young children lick on ice creams, through using icepacks on infants, or from outdoor activities during cold winters
- The condition causes the presence of generally painless subcutaneous nodules at the site of cold exposure, which may be red in color. Usually, the face is involved in infant children, while the thighs and buttocks may be affected in older adults (especially women)
- No severe symptoms or adverse complications have been reported for Cold Panniculitis. In many, the condition does not require any treatment and it gets better on its own (self-limiting condition). The prognosis of Cold Panniculitis is typically excellent
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