DO YOUR FINGERS TURN WHITE?

AVOID "WHITE FINGERS" OR RAYNAUDS SYNDROME

Do you find that your fingers turn completely white and numb when you bathe in cold water? Maybe the fingertips also feel a bit stiff and uncomfortable when they get cold? If so, you may have something called Raynaud's syndrome — or "white fingers." It's a harmless condition, but it can be quite annoying — and it can take many hours to warm up again.

A simple solution to the problem is to wear bathing gloves when you jump into the cold water. The gloves keep your hands a little warmer and can help prevent white fingers. Choose a pair that are easy to put on and take off — so you don't waste unnecessary time getting your hands protected on your dip.

What is Raynaud's syndrome?

Raynaud's syndrome (pronounced "ray-nodes") is a condition that affects circulation in the small blood vessels of your fingers and toes. In some cases it can also affect the blood vessels in your nose, lips, or ears. The condition typically occurs as a reaction to cold or stress and can cause so-called vasospastic attacks – small spasms in the blood vessels.

When an attack happens, the small blood vessels constrict more than they should. This means that blood flow to the affected area is reduced. Your skin can change color, first turning white and then blue, because the blood lacks oxygen. The area can also feel cold and numb.

When the blood vessels relax and open again, the skin may become red and tingle. It may feel a little strange, but fortunately it usually passes quickly — typically within 15 minutes.

So if you experience Raynaud's symptoms, there's a good chance you can ease them by keeping your hands warm, either with bathing gloves or by putting them in lukewarm water after your dip.

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Benefits of neoprene gloves

If you experience "white fingers" when winter bathing, neoprene gloves are a very good solution. Neoprene is a material we know from wetsuits that helps retain heat, even in icy water. The skin on your hands will get wet, but the fingers are significantly protected and stay warmer than without the gloves.

For the winter bather, your neoprene gloves should preferably be 3 mm — not thicker, as they will then become very stiff — to protect your hands from the cold water, improve blood circulation, and thereby help prevent Raynaud's symptoms and "white fingers."

At the same time they make it more comfortable and safer to hold the railing and enjoy winter bathing, so you can get all the health benefits of the cold dip without discomfort.

So next time you're going into the water, remember your neoprene gloves — your fingers will thank you!

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What is Raynaud's syndrome?
Raynaud's (pronounced "ray-nodes") syndrome is a disorder that affects the small blood vessels in your fingers and toes. It can also affect blood vessels in your nose, lips, or earlobes. Raynaud's causes episodic spasms, called vasospastic attacks, in response to cold temperatures or stress.

During a Raynaud's attack, the arterioles and capillaries in your fingers and toes tighten more than they should. As a result, the skin in the affected area turns white and then blue. This color change happens because your blood lacks oxygen. Your skin may also feel cold or numb. When your blood vessels relax and open again, your skin may look red or feel tingly. An attack usually lasts around 15 minutes.