10 RSD Symptoms (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)
Symptom #8: Skin Discoloration
Skin discoloration occurs when the skin changes color compared to normal. In reflex sympathetic dystrophy, discoloration of the skin may occur. The discoloration may differ depending on the different stages of the disease. The skin can appear cyanotic, pale, dusky, or red. It can also lead to skin hypopigmentation.
In the hand, skin discoloration usually starts to appear red over the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) or metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP) flexion creases in the early stages of the disease.
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