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A member asked:

During cold weather, there'll be red dots on fingers and sometimes on toes. it is pain and itchy sometimes. cannot bend my fingers. why?

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Dr. Jason Armstrong answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Red toe dots: its called chillblains. It is an allergic reaction to cold weather. Keep your hands and feet warm.

Answered 2/24/2015

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