cause of toes turning purple when in hot water
This limits the flow of oxygen and glucose to the toes, both of which are needed to keep cells alive. The result is destruction and death of the surrounding tissues. The toes start to turn a bluey purple colour (known as cyanosis) due to the lack of oxygen, hence the name blue toe syndrome. Trash foot is most common in men over the age of 40. Embolization and resultant blockage of the blood vessels can occur for a number of reasons: