Fingers that change color

Diseases & Conditions

Injuries

Nutrition

Poisons

Special Topics

Surgeries

Symptoms

Tests

Health Information Library

Find

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison	Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L	M	N	O	P	R	S	T	U	V	W	Y

Overview	Treatment

Fingers that change color

Definition

Fingers that turn pale or turn colors when exposed to cold or stress is an indication of cyanosis. Blanching means to become pale.Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes from lack of oxygen.

Alternative Names

Blanching of the fingers

Considerations

Raynaud's Disease or syndrome may cause sudden change in the finger color.

Causes

Arterial insufficiency or spasms of arteries that supply blood to the fingers and toes
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Necrotizing vasculitis
Scleroderma

Review Date: 10/24/2003
Reviewed By: Stanford Peng, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

_{The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.}

Home | Site Map | Detailed Search | Contact Us | Privacy & Patient Rights