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Skin is blotchy when cold - almost purple and recent test showed slightly enlarged spleen, small gallstones and low iga, igm. also has ibs. all related?
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Possibly: You may have an autoimmune vasculitis, cold agglutinins or livedo reticularis... Lupus, among other autoimmune disorders affect dermal blood flow creating mismatch during changes in temperature. A rheumatology expert or dermatologist may clarify your issue.
Answered 4/4/2013
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