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Red Spots, Itchiness, Tightness On Knuckles, Occur When Hands Get Cold, Similar Occurrence On Toes. What Is The Cause?
I have Red spots on my knuckles that feel tight and itchy. They only come out when my hands get very cold or when I switch from a warm temperature to a cold temperature. When I press down on them you can quickly see my finger print and it disappears. I also sometimes get the same reaction to the toes on my feet . Could it be an allergic reaction or a circulation problem? Could it be Hives or Eczema?
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The red itchy spots are likely to be due to vasodilatation. The temperature changes can trigger such a response. It is harmless finding.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The red itchy spots are likely to be due to vasodilatation. The temperature changes can trigger such a response. It is harmless finding.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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