We were happy to see an article in a UK nursing magazine, Nursing in Practice, with advice on diagnosing and treating Raynaud's phenomenon. More knowledgeable medical professionals will result in better treatment for Frosties across the globe. The article contains a good overview of the condition, including: The history of Raynaud's discovery in 1862 by
Most academic articles require a medical dictionary to understand them, but this one titled Raynaud’s Phenomenon by Frank L. Urbano, MD published in Hospital Physician several years ago does a good job of educating readers who aren't part of the medical community (give or take a few words or phrases in medicalese, particularly the Pathogenesis section). So
Using vibrating tools and equipment, or occupations subjecting hands/fingers to wear and tear can cause a form of Raynaud's called Vibration White Finger.
We found an excellent article on Raynaud's published by Molly's Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and medical community about Lupus. It's very comprehensive, including symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention strategies. For anyone looking for a good overview on Raynaud's, this is a good resource that's a quick read: Molly's Fund Article
The Raynaud’s Association needs your help now to fund an expanded awareness campaign. Your donations will aid those who have Raynaud’s phenomenon to get medical help – and it will spread the word that Raynaud’s is not just “poor circulation” to be belittled or dismissed. The Raynaud’s Association is run by volunteers, using our own
