What do red palms mean

Palmar erythema can be hereditary, so a person with someone in their family with the condition is more likely to develop it themselves. Palmar erythema is sometimes a secondary symptom of another disease. It is sometimes called "liver palms" because it can be linked to disorders of the liver, such as cirrhosis, according to Healthline.

Other liver diseases like Wilson's disease and hemochromatosis may also cause palmar erythema. Treatment of an underlying cause of the palmar erythema may or may not lead to improvement of the redness.

See smartphone apps to check your skin. DermNet NZ does not provide an online consultation service. If you have any concerns with your skin or its treatment, see a dermatologist for advice. Palmar erythema — codes and concepts open. Lidocaine, a local anaesthetic that can help nerve-related pain, can be given this way.

But how long it works for varies between people. Your doctor will explain this procedure to you and how you should prepare for it. But it's sometimes caused by another underlying medical condition or a faulty gene inherited from a parent. It may also be caused by certain medicines.

Your doctor will be able to give you more information on this. Some people with erythromelalgia have a faulty gene that causes the condition.

Erythromelalgia can run in families when the faulty gene is passed down inherited from a parent to their child. The faulty gene causes changes in the way pain signals are delivered to the brain, increasing or strengthening them. The arms, neck and shoulders may also be affected. Your doctor may refer you to a physiotherapist who can suggest exercises to help you regain strength and mobility in your hands as well as advise on pain relief.

Other treatments can include massage, acupressure and acupuncture. Steroid injections may be an option if there is inflammation. Dr Mark Porter answers a reader's question about tingling fingers.

Read more about age spots and other skin disorders. Your hands might feel hot for a variety of reasons, for example inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis see above. In some cases fibromyalgia can also cause hands to feel hot and uncomfortable. One known but rare cause of hot, blotchy hands as well as hot arms, legs, feet and face, is erythromelalgia. Erythromelalgia can range from a mild tingling feeling to severe burning, and flare ups typically last from just minutes to several days.

If your hot hands persist you should speak to your GP to rule out any underlying conditions. If your hot hands are caused by erythromelalgia there are oral and topical medications available. There are several dermatological issues that could cause white spots or patches on your hands. For example white patches on your hands could be caused by eczema, sun spots or pityriasis versicolour, a fungal infection that causes patches to develop on your skin. These discoloured areas could also be white, red brown or pink.

The patches will be itchy, but are harmless. Antifungal medicines in the form of creams, tablets and shamoos can be used to treat pityriasis versicolour. It can take a few weeks for treatment to work, and chances are it will come back after treatment, especially if you visit hot, humid countries.

It is more common in the ring or little finger and can result in the finger curling into the palm. From your hands to your feet and everywhere in between, our dedicated Saga Health Insurance provides you with early diagnosis and prompt access to private healthcare, meaning advice and support is never far away.