Acrocyanosis - Side Effect Of Anorexia?
Acrocyanosis can be one of the dermatological symptoms of anorexia.
In fact, skin conditions and the changes (or shutting down) of multiple organ systems are just some of the effects of eating disorders, particularly anorexia.
In most cases, anorexics have poor circulation, so it's not surprising that conditions like this can arise.
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Acrocyanosis is a common disease that involves changes in the circulatory system which results in cold - or numb - hands and feet.
Occasionally the extremeties may even be sweaty.
This is a painless condition where noticeable bluish-red discolorations of the hands, feet and knees are present. These discolorations are usually symmetrical in appearance.
Young women tend to be affected more than men, and most of them are diagnosed before the age of 25.
Primary Or Secondary Acrocyanosis?
A distinction is often made in the medical field between two "types" of acrocyanosis:
Primary is diagnosed when there is no other underlying disease. Unfortunately, in this case there is no effective treatment.
Secondary occurs when there is a specific underlying disease and this can sometimes be managed through appropriate treatments.
This is known as a functional vascular disease, along with Raynauds Syndrome and Erythromelalgia.
Livedo Reticularis is another dermatological condition that can be related to anorexia and is worth reading up on.
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