I have purple feet all the time. They
don't turn color in response to
temperature. There is not discomfort. The
skin appears healthy other than it ranges
in color from red (like sunburn) to purple
(like a bruise). Applying pressure to the
skin causes it to go back to flesh color
but as soon as the pressure goes away, the
redness/purple return. Elevating the feet
does not seem to have an impact. Sometimes
the feet are cold to the touch but
probably not more so than the average
woman's feet.
It started about three years ago and has
progressed significantly in the last 6
months. I'm very healthy - ex-smoker of 7
years. I exercise daily - run several days
a week. I take no medications other than a
daily vitamin. I have no allergies.
I've been to a dermatologist, general
practitioner, vascular specialist and
rhuematologist - all whom have never seen
anything like this and none of whom have a
clue what it could be or how or if to
treat it.
I'm hoping there is someone else out there
who has experienced this or knows someone
who has. Thanks.
