From fingers to toes, the color of your skin can shift dramatically during freezing weather. Like many, you might have been alarmed the first time you noticed it. But over time, people often accept it as normal.<\/p>\n
The truth is, this color change \u2013 from your usual tone to pale white or dark red \u2013 could be due to a condition known as Raynaud\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n
What is Raynaud\u2019s disease?
\nRaynaud\u2019s disease, or Raynaud\u2019s phenomenon, affects how your body reacts to cold temperatures. It\u2019s not just about feeling cold \u2013 the changes in color and temperature can be much more intense.
\nDr. Melisa Lai Becker explained to Good Morning America:
\n\u201cFor most people, chilly weather might make their fingers cold, but with Raynaud\u2019s, the hands can turn ice-cold and visibly change color.\u201d
\nThe condition happens when blood flow to your fingers and toes is reduced. According to the NHS, it\u2019s fairly common and usually doesn\u2019t cause major issues, but it can still be uncomfortable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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