Raynaud's disease

Raynaud syndrome refers to paroxysmal spasm of the extremity arteries. It is usually affected by factors such as cold stimuli or emotional agitation, and it appears as intermittent pale, cyanosis, and flushing changes in the skin color of the extremities. The upper limbs are usually heavier and occasionally seen in the lower limbs.

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