Equestrian perniosis is a skin condition that presents on the lateral thighs of
equestrians
Equestrianism (from Latin , , , 'horseman', 'horse'), commonly known as horse riding (Commonwealth English) or horseback riding (American English), includes the disciplines of riding, driving, and vaulting. This broad description includes the ...
who ride on cold damp days.
See also
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Chilblains
Chilblains, also known as pernio, is a medical condition in which damage occurs to capillary beds in the skin, most often in the hands or feet, when blood perfuses into the nearby tissue resulting in redness, itching, inflammation, and possibly ...
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List of cutaneous conditions
References
Skin conditions resulting from physical factors
Equestrianism
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