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What causes mottled red and white blood-flow in hands and feet?..red with white spots where there is no blood-flow. vasculitis? livedo reticularis?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

You may be correct: See a dermatologist. If livedo reticularis, could be related to one of your medications.

Answered 8/4/2015

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