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Why do my nails turn blue when i'm cold?
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Vessels contract: Cold causes all blood vessels to constrict, and blood flow is reduced to extremities. When it is cold, lips and fingers do take on less of the red blood component and therefore look more "blue".
Answered 2/13/2016
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