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Raynaud's syndrome

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•primary (idiopathic) or associated with many conditions (as secondary Raynaud’s)
•capillary nail fold changes help distinguish scleroderma from primary (idiopathic) Raynaud’s
•>90% of scleroderma patients have it

treatment:

•stop smoking
•avoid cold exposure, stress core body temp (not just hands)
•Ca channel blockers when “complicated” (i.e. digital tip ulceration, interferes with daily activities)