Slight redness on the palms
Jun 01, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
Slight redness of the palms may be caused by physiological factors, or by pathological conditions such as eczema or tinea manuum, which can be relieved through general treatment or medication. In addition, it could also result from psoriasis, contact dermatitis, cirrhosis, and other conditions. Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention to determine the underlying cause and avoid delaying appropriate treatment.
Redness in the palms may be caused by physiological factors, or it could result from pathological conditions such as eczema or tinea manuum. Symptoms can be relieved through general treatments or medication. The specific analysis is as follows:
I. Physiological Factors
If the palms are soaked in warm water, the capillaries in the hands may dilate, leading to redness. This is generally a normal phenomenon and the symptoms typically subside once the palm temperature returns to normal.
II. Pathological Factors
1. Eczema
In patients with eczema, inflammatory mediators may stimulate blood vessels, causing them to dilate and resulting in redness of the palms. Under a doctor's guidance, patients may use topical medications such as desonide cream, tacrolimus ointment, or pimecrolimus cream for treatment.
2. Tinea Manuum (Hand Fungus)
Tinea manuum is a common superficial fungal infection. If the palms come into contact with lesions from other skin conditions and become infected with dermatophytes, tinea manuum may develop, presenting as peeling and redness of the palms. Patients should follow medical advice and use antifungal creams such as compound clotrimazole cream, ketoconazole cream, or amorolfine hydrochloride cream.
In addition, redness in the palms may also be caused by psoriasis, contact dermatitis, cirrhosis, or other conditions. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause and avoid delaying appropriate treatment.
