Why do fingers change color?

On a typical winter day, you step outside with your bare hands to retrieve your mail. When you get home, your fingertips are white, almost waxy, and suddenly become blue, leaving you wondering what’s going on. Is this just the cold? Is this a hint of something deeper? If this sounds similar, it may be Raynaud’s syndrome. And it is time to quit missing out. The outcome : a quick and dramatic discoloration . Once warmed, the ends turn white or blue before returning to their original hue. This can last a few minutes, or up to fifteen minutes

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