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A member asked:
Hi! okay so sometimes when i get cold i get kind of purple lines that appear on my skin. it isn't affecting my health but i was wondering what it is?
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Raynaud's phenomena: This could be a sign of rain nodes phenomenon or a no it's disease. If your hands or feet are cold and have these purple discoloration could be an answer. It is probably worth seeing your primary care physician to confirm or suggest another possibility. That is Raynauds.
Answered 1/14/2016
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