Chronic idiopathic acrocyanosis

Acrocyanosis is an uncommon condition characterized by symmetric coolness and violaceous discoloration of the hands and feet. The nose, ears, lips, and nipples are also often affected. The disease is temperature dependent and generally worsens with cold exposure. Acrocyanosis is often secondary to a...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2001-12, Vol.45 (6), p.S207-S208
Main Authors: Nousari, Hossein C., Kimyai-Asadi, Arash, Anhalt, Grant J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Chronic Disease
Cold Temperature
Cyanosis - diagnosis
Cyanosis - pathology
Dermatology
Diagnosis, Differential
Extremities
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Nipples
Vascular disorders of the skin
Vasomotor System - physiopathology
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Summary:Acrocyanosis is an uncommon condition characterized by symmetric coolness and violaceous discoloration of the hands and feet. The nose, ears, lips, and nipples are also often affected. The disease is temperature dependent and generally worsens with cold exposure. Acrocyanosis is often secondary to a variety of underlying causes. We present a very interesting case of a 44-year-old woman with almost lifelong idiopathic acrocyanosis. Differential diagnoses are discussed in this article. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;45:S207-8.)
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1067/mjd.2001.103266