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Pinky was swollen but now is purple and is spreading should i take an antibiotic and/or antihistamines? sometimes it turns more purple when im colder
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Get examined: You may have Reynaud's Disease, vasospasm of the blood vessels of the hands and fingers when exposed to cold
Answered 1/19/2016
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