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- Vasospasm in small cutaneous arteries
- Unknown cause
- Possible caused by nerve function
- Disrupts blood flow to fingers, nose, toes, and ears
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Term
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Definition
- Women
- Younger people
- Usually primary, but can be secondary to other autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus)
- Hyperhomocysteinemia -- indicates folate and B vitamin deficiency, leads to endothelial injury
- Heavy metal exposure
- Frequent exposure to cold
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Term
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Definition
- Color change -- white to blue to red
- Pain
- Swelling
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Term
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Definition
- Thickened skin
- Brittle nails
- Ulcerations
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Term
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Definition
- Education
- Cold/vibration avoidance
- Surgical debridement
- Sympathectomy -- cut the nerves in the area
- Medications: calcium channel blockers, prostanoids, antibiotics, analgesics, endothelin receptor antagonist
- Biofeedback
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