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I'm not certain but I believe that when you cut of the blood supply to a body part, the blood no longer gets pumped in and out of the area. The colour of blood without oxygen is purple. I believe that they turn purple because the blood supply has been cut and what blood is there has had all its oxygen absorbed. Due to the colour, it probably shows up through the skin easier.
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What causes the skin of feet and legs to turn purple?
It could mean that they are swelling or that the blood supply to the legs have been cut off, and the blood flow no longer is flowing toward that part of the body.
What causes red bumps on hands and feet they start out purple the they turn red?
A Rash, Hives, Or an Infection.
If you put dark purple ink in water and put your feet in the water do your feet turn dark purple?
yes
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yello paint
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Go to a doctor.
Why do your feet turn blue-purple?
Your feet turn blue-purple when they do not get enough blood flow or when they are lacking circulation or some times they are cold the best thing to do is rub them or run them under warm water.
What causes silver jewelry to turn purple?
the persons body chemistry or paint
What causes lower legs to turn red?
don't ask me. I am the one looking for that answer. Why ask me........
Why does the sky turn purple?
Manganese in the glass causes it to turn purple when exposed to prolonged periods of sunlight. Around 1915 they stopped adding manganese in the glass. After this date it remains clear.
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you have the flu
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- grace in movement - pointed feet - posture and alignment - turn out - extension of the legs, feet and arms
Can chamelions turn purple?
Yes a Chamelions can turn purple
