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Raynaud's phenomenon risk factors

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Overview

Overview

Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Smoking worsens frequency and intensity of attacks, and there is a hormonal component. Raynaud’s phenomenon also occurs without another disease, medication, or cause. This is called primary Raynaud’s phenomenon. It most often begins in people younger than age 30.

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