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I observed that my both leg finger tips turn blue after removing shoes/socks later it become normal no sensation and no pain. here it is cold weather.?
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Vasospasm: Your blood vessels are sensitive to cold. Cold weather causes compression of blood vessels away from the body like finger tips and toes cause purple blue discoloration. This can be improved by wearing gloves and wool socks to keep hands and feet warm.
Answered 1/6/2013
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