can anyone tell me why the palms of ur hands would turn abnormally red like u been holding onto something really tight? but she hasnt. a friend i know has this problem and wonders if it is something to be concerned about. no tingling or numbness just bright red... tyia

By Luvn29 on Monday, January 8, 2007 - 09:49 pm:

Ugh, no idea, but if you find out, let me know! I have this symptom at time with my other signs. I have some sort of Auto immune disease. They tell me it is some sort of contact dermatitis. I just turn red and start feeling itchy. Sometimes my fingers turn red and puff up. For about two years I had to carry the gel benedryl with me at all times, because it would flare up for no reason and I would use that like lotion. It always worked. I was told it was nothing to worry about. And there was nothing really to do but use benedryl or something.

By Tarable on Monday, January 8, 2007 - 11:01 pm:

If you are talking about someone that doesn't have anything like an auto immune disease, it could be something as simple as being allergic to a hand soap or lotion. I know that sounds like the symptom that I got when I used to work at a nursing home and would put on gloves with the power. I found out quickly that if I use gloves that aren't powder free my palms turn red and itch. I have really sensitive skin and some hand soaps and lotions do this to my hands also, I don't think it is the scent but the dye or whatever they use for color because I notice it when I use pink soap in restrooms and places like that.

Good luck, I know how irritating this can be.