Why are my hands purple and blotchy

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  • Hands go purple in cold

    • Hands turning blue but warm.

    Is it bad if your finger turns purple

  • Hands turning blue when cold
  • Hands turning blue but warm
  • Peripheral cyanosis
  • Extreme pain in hands when cold

    • Raynaud's

    Raynaud's phenomenon is where your blood stops flowing properly to your fingers and toes. It's common and does not usually cause severe problems. You can often treat the symptoms yourself by keeping warm.

    Sometimes it can be a sign of a more serious condition.

    Check if it's Raynaud's

    Raynaud's affects your blood circulation. When you're cold, anxious or stressed, your fingers and toes may change colour.

    Other symptoms can include:

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    Some people also find that their ears, nose, lips or nipples are affected.

    The symptoms of Raynaud's may last from a few minutes to a few hours.

    Raynaud's is sometimes caused by another health condition, taking certain medicines, or

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