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Fingers That Change Color
Alternate Names : Blanching of the Fingers
Definition Fingers that turn pale or turn colors when exposed to cold or stress is an indication of cyanosis. Blanching means to become pale. Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes from lack of oxygen.
Overview & Considerations
Raynaud's Disease or syndrome may cause sudden change in the finger color.
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• Definition
• Overview & Considerations
• Common Causes
• Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Arterial Insufficiency
• Necrotizing Vasculitis
• Raynaud's Phenomenon
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Tests & Exams
• Blood Differential
• CBC
• Hand X-Ray
Other Topics
• Finger Pain
• Physical Examination
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
Review Date : 10/24/2003
Reviewed By : Stanford Peng, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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