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It is really cold outside and when i came home my fingers became red and swollen/increased in size. how do i treat this swelling?

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Need to test cold ur: This can be cold urticaria or a variant o f some other cold intolerance. Raynaud's causes white changes that you do not describe. Ask your physician to have you tested

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 12/1/2020

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