What are red palms a symptom or sign of?

Answer by  bujji (133)

Red palms or palmar erythema can be seen in many conditions. They include allergies due to contact allergens like detergent, food items. Liver cirrhosis and other liver disorders are of the main causes. It might be pregnancy related, infectious, drug reactions and also seen in rheumatoid arthritis and erytromelalgia.It can be small allergy or sign to underlying disease.

Answer by  DebH2010 (291)

Red palms may not be anything to worry about, but if you're concerned, or this is a recent development, have your condition evaluated by a qualified physician.

Answer by  Qwitzon (578)

The most serious disease in the short term is Scarlet Fever-- which can be fast moving and damage the heart. But, there will be other symptoms. Red palms can also be a simple sign of an allergic reaction or sensitivity to something eaten or touched.

Answer by  MedStudent01 (1131)

The two likely problems that will cause red palms is either Raynaud's phenonemon (unlikely), or palmar erythema, which is a sign of hepatitis and liver failure.

Answer by  juanita57 (1374)

Red palms is a sympton of cirrhosis, or a liver disease. It shows an increase of blood flow to your hands.You need to get this checked out by your doctor.

Answer by  Maria26 (185)

Red palms can be a sign of Cirrhosis which is a serious condition that deals with the liver. It kills the liver.