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Why do i have red hands during the winter months? they are either very cold, which is typical, and occasionally they are very hot. i'm not a diabetic.
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Hyperemic Response: In many individuals cold exposure to the hands causes the vessels to dilate and a hyperemic response occurs. The result is usually very warm, very red skin changes. It can be the body’s response to cold where the tissues can become ischemic with build-up of toxins due to the decreased circulation. This response helps wash toxins away and the tissue to recover.
Answered 10/23/2017
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See doctor: Vasculitis need to be considered including reynauds disease.
Answered 9/28/2016
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