A member asked:

Backs of my hands & fingers are often red .when i press on a spot, it stays white for~ 6 sec. is this likely related to my connective tissue disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Doctor can evaluate: Six seconds for the blood to return (called "capillary refill") seems long, so one can have a primary care doctor evaluate. The doctor can refer to a rheumatologist if needed, especially if there is suspicion of circulation problems such as in raynaud's phenomenom.

Answered 2/17/2013

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