people who have lupus, when they get skin discoloration in the toes, is the discoloration white?

Question

i heard is one of the symptoms, are the toes always pale white and cold during a flare up? can someone who experienced the symptom decribe...? : ) thanks

Answer 1

I was diagnosed with lupus 6 years ago and I usually have a paleness in my skin and my nail beds are usually white. However with iron supplements the colour usually returns. This can also be caused from the fact that I'm anaemic as well

Answer 2

I have never heard of cold white toes as a symptom of lupus.

White red & blue toes are a symptom of Raynaud's syndrome which can sometimes accompany lupus and some other connective tissue diseases like scleroderma. It's important to keep toes ( fingers, nose, ear lobes other extremities ) at a constant warm temperature and avoid triggers like stress smoking etc.