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  2. Acrocyanosis - Wikipedia

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    There are also a number of other conditions that affect hands, feet, and parts of the face with associated skin color changes that need to be differentiated from acrocyanosis: Raynaud phenomenon, pernio, acrorygosis, erythromelalgia, and blue finger syndrome. The diagnosis may be challenging in some cases, especially when these syndromes co-exist.

  3. Cyanosis - Wikipedia

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    Furthermore, mongolian spots, large birthmarks, and the consumption of food products with blue or purple dyes can also result in the bluish skin tissue discoloration and may be mistaken for cyanosis. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Appropriate physical examination and history taking is a crucial part to diagnose cyanosis.

  4. Rare disorder can turn fingers and toes white or blue ... - AOL

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    When Smith has an attack, her fingers become white, then yellow and eventually blue. Her toes and ears do the same. If she tries to grab something with her hand, she can’t feel it.

  5. Raynaud syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Typically the fingers, and, less commonly, the toes, are involved. [1] Rarely, the nose, ears, nipples, or lips are affected. [1] The episodes classically result in the affected part turning white and then blue. [2] Often, numbness or pain occurs. [2] As blood flow returns, the area turns red and burns. [2]

  6. Eileen Saxon - Wikipedia

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    In Eileen's case, this made her lips and fingers turn blue, with the rest of her skin having a very faint blue tinge. She could only take a few steps before beginning to breathe heavily. On November 29, 1944, Saxon was the first living human to receive a groundbreaking operation.

  7. Subungual hematoma - Wikipedia

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    Removal of the nail is typically done when the nail itself is disrupted, a large laceration requiring suturing is suspected, or a fracture of the tip of the finger occurs. Although general anesthesia is generally not required, a digital nerve block is recommended if the nail is to be removed.

  8. What Happened To Kim Kardashian's Finger? Why The Tip ... - AOL

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    Kim Kardashian shared a gruesome injury in a preview for July 18's The Kardashians.. The tip of her finger "broke off," she said. The reality star slammed her fingers in a sliding glass door.

  9. Green nail syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The seal between the nail and finger acts as a physical barrier to prevent infection, however hyper-hydration or destruction of the epidermis can impair the barrier, allowing the bacteria to colonise. [medical citation needed] The nail turns green due to the bacteria secreting pigments such as pyocyanin [3] [4] and pyoverdin. [9]