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== Risk factors == The risk factors for ''primary'' (Raynaud's disease) and ''secondary'' (Raynaud's phenomenon) are different.<ref name="raynauds"/> ===Primary=== * Female gender. * Age. Primary Raynaud's usually develops before the age of 30. * Family history of Primary Raynaud's. * Living in a cold climate, which can trigger Raynaud's attacks.<ref name="raynauds" /> ===Secondary=== * Age. Secondary Raynaud's usually develops after the age of 30. * Certain diseases and conditions. For example, diseases that directly damage the arteries or damage the nerves that control the arteries in the hands and feet may cause secondary Raynaud's. [[Fibromyalgia]] is more common in people with Raynaud's syndrome.<ref name="Pauling2019"/> * Injuries or surgeries to the hands or feet. * Exposure to certain workplace chemicals, such as vinyl chloride (used in the plastics industry). * Repetitive actions with the hands, such as typing or using vibrating tools. * Certain medicines, such as those for [[migraine]]s, cancer, [[hypertension|high blood pressure]], cold, or [[allergy]] medications. * Smoking. * Living in a cold climate.<ref name="raynauds" />
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