If your hands turn purple when you are cold, consider that it is related to poor blood circulation and Raynaud’s syndrome. It is recommended to get out of the cold environment, pay attention to prevent cold and keep warm, and give immunosuppressant, calcium channel blocker, vasodilator and other medication if necessary.
1. Poor blood circulation: Cold weather in winter, often in the outside environment, insufficient warmth, may lead to peripheral blood circulation of the limbs, easy to appear the symptoms of redness and coldness of the fingers. It is recommended to pay attention to the cold and warmth, do not often in the outside environment, wear gloves when you go out, and move your hands more, which is conducive to local blood circulation.
2. Raynaud’s disease: Raynaud’s disease is usually caused by autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, or cold and emotional factors. It mainly manifests itself in the intermittent whitening and purpling of the fingers or toes, followed by flushing. It is recommended to adjust the lifestyle and pay attention to keep warm, which can effectively relieve the symptoms of primary Raynaud’s syndrome.
Secondary Raynaud’s syndrome is usually treated with medications including, Cyclosporin A, Leflunomide, and Methotrexate, which reduces the abnormal immune system from attacking its own cells and prevents cell damage. Calcium channel blockers such as felodipine and nifedipine dilate the small blood vessels in the hands and feet.
Frequent cold fingers turn purple, it is recommended to pay attention to warmth, if necessary, to the hospital for examination, to understand whether it is related to pathological factors, but also to give targeted treatment.