Red Palms

[cariedo]

Two months ago I had a mastectomy and was told I didn't need chemo or radiation as the lympth nodes showed no invasion of cancer.  However, about 3 weeks ago I noticed that the palms of my hands were very, very red.  I thought it was do to the new soap I purchased.  I stopped using it and went to a ph balanced soap.  The redness has lightened some and is now mostly around the outer parts of the palm leaving about a 1" space of white in the middle.  Can you tell me what this is indicative of?

[nitacure]

Hello
How's those red palms doing these days? Curious. My sister in law who has hepatitis c has the red palms. She was told by her hepatologist normally this happens with individuals that have liver disease or hormonal issues.It's been 4 or more years now and she still has those red palms too and she completed interferon for a year and remains undetectable.  I hope this helps and hope your doing better.

[aMom21]

Red palms are indeed caused by more than just liver disease.  I have read that hormone fluctuations can cause them.  Have you had any liver function blood work done?  If normal I wouldn't give it a second thought.    It could be related to the impact of your surgery and such.  I would relax about it.  I have red palms every now and then but it comes and goes.  I am in my early forties and believe it or not I notice it on a lot of women around me.  If it continues to worry you, I would mention it to your doctor.

Take care!