Typical to Raynaud's disease, this image displays purple toes due to constricted blood vessels. Raynaud's disease, or Raynaud's phenomena, refers to abnormal constriction of blood vessels due to cold, causing a blue and white color change of the affected extremity. This image displays the blue color of the fingers typical of Raynaud's disease due to the constriction of blood vessels. This image displays white toes from constriction of the skin's blood vessels. This image displays fingers that are purple and chronically cold due to Raynaud's disease. This image displays the hands of a person with scleroderma and a severe case of Raynaud's disease.
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Raynaud's Disease  Information for adults

Picture of Raynaud's Disease: Typical to Raynaud's disease, this image displays purple toes due to constricted blood vessels. Divider line
Typical to Raynaud's disease, this image displays purple toes due to constricted blood vessels.
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Self-Care Guidelines
Avoid exposure to cold as much as possible, and do not smoke, as this contributes to blood vessel narrowing.
When to Seek Medical Care
See your doctor if you notice symptoms suspicious for Raynaud's disease. Further testing may be needed to see if you might have another medical condition that is causing your symptoms.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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