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Fingers that change color - Overview

Alternative Names

Blanching of the fingers; Fingers - pale

Definition of Fingers that change color :

Fingers that change color when they are exposed to cold temperatures or stress are a sign of cyanosis. Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes from lack of oxygen.

Considerations:

Raynaud's phenomenon may cause sudden change in the finger color.

Common Causes:

  • Reviewed last on: 6/18/2007
  • Steve Lee, DO, Rheumatology Fellow, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
     
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