Palmar Erythema Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Pregnancy

Pregnant women can experience spider angiomata and palmar erythema. About two thirds of white women and only 10% of black women experience these symptoms. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Other pigmentation changes, such as palmar erythema, pseudoacanthosis nigricans, vulvar or dermal melanocytosis, or postinflammatory hyperpigmentation secondary to specific [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Osteoarthritis

Research Effects of glucosamine... Effects of glucosamine, chondroitin, or placebo in patients with osteoarthritis of hip or knee: network meta-analysis Research BMJ 2010 ; 341 doi: (Published 16 September 2010) Cite this as: BMJ 2010;341:c4675 Simon Wandel, research fellow 1 2, Peter Jüni, professor and head of[…] [dx.doi.org]

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Liver Cirrhosis

erythema) itchy skin hair loss dark coloured urine fluid retention in the abdomen and legs internal bleeding presenting as dark-coloured stools or vomiting blood hormone [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

erythema (PALE HAND WITH ISLANDS OF REDNESS OVER THENAR AND HYPOTHENAR EMINENCE) Duputryen’s contracture Clubbing (only in biliary cirrhosis) Terry’s “half & half” nails [stanfordmedicine25.stanford.edu]

Palmar erythema. Bruising. Petechiae or purpura. Hair loss. White nails (horizontal white bands or a proximal white nail plate; sign of hypoalbuminaemia). [patient.info]

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Ankle Sprain

This case report presents a 28-year-old man with foot drop 48 hours after a grade I inversion ankle sprain. Clinical examination and electrodiagnostic studies showed common peroneal nerve palsy. The patient was managed with conservative treatment and rehabilitation and recovered completely 4 months after the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Sepsis

The clinical features of septicemia intensify over time from mild to severe. The cardinal symptoms of sepsis include: Fever, chills or hypothermia Hypotension and oliguria Hyperventilation Mental status changes Skin manifestations These features may be preceded by lethargy, headache and minor changes in[…] [symptoma.com]

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Hyperthyroidism

There may be palmar erythema, and increased sweating of the palms. Check their pulse: there may be tachycardia. Whereas in hypothyroidism, you would expect bradycardia. [web.archive.org]

Palmar erythema. Sweaty and warm palms. Fine tremor. Tachycardia - may be atrial fibrillation and/or heart failure (common in the elderly). [patient.info]

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Knee Sprain

A knee sprain occurs when the ligament(s) of the knee sustains damage. Sprains result from sports and recreational activities, direct knee contact, or falls. Knee trauma is particularly common in young athletes. The patient history for a knee sprain, especially that of an ACL tear, is positive for a popping[…] [symptoma.com]

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

erythema). [dermnetnz.org]

[…] nodosum, lobe panniculitis, atrophy of finger skin, palmar erythema, and skin fragility (often worsened by corticosteroid use). [en.wikipedia.org]

(thin and wrinkled), making it fragile and easy to bruise Pale or even translucent skin on the back of the hands Brittle nails that are split length-wise Reddened palms (palmar [dermnetnz.org]

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Fatty Liver

erythema, or splenomegaly), laboratory findings (eg, decreasing platelets, elevated bilirubin, or decreasing albumin), patient complaints (eg, encephalopathy, ascites, or [emedicine.com]

[…] disease should be seen regularly by a primary care physician, who may be able to detect disease progression through physical examination findings (eg, spider telangiectasia, palmar [emedicine.com]

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Palmoplantar Pustulosis

Acropustulosis, or chronic palmar plantar pustulosis (PPP), is a phenomenon of recurrent sterile pustules, erythema, and scaling affecting the palms and soles. [mayoclinic.pure.elsevier.com]

Tinea pedis - commonly unilateral or asymmetrical erythema, scaling and pustules. Toe clefts and nails are usually involved. [patient.info]

AB - Acropustulosis, or chronic palmar plantar pustulosis (PPP), is a phenomenon of recurrent sterile pustules, erythema, and scaling affecting the palms and soles. [mayoclinic.pure.elsevier.com]

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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

Pruritus Abnormal bleeding or bruising Pale stool or dark urine Examination Jaundice Xanthelasma and tendon xanthomata Hepatosplenomegaly Features of chronic liver disease Palmar [oxfordmedicaleducation.com]

erythema, ascites, temporal and proximal muscle wasting, and peripheral edema American Liver Foundation. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Prominent spider angiomas and redness of the palms of the hands (palmar erythema) are usually present. delirium tremens may be a difficult problem during the early phase of [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

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Endocarditis

Endocarditis is the infection of the endocardial surface of the heart. The interval between the initiating bacteraemia and the onset of symptoms of endocarditis is estimated to be less than two weeks. The condition begins with complaints of fever, body ache, malaise, night sweats and chilly sensation. Occassionally[…] [symptoma.com]

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Hepatitis C

Often, the first findings are signs of cirrhosis (eg, splenomegaly, spider nevi, palmar erythema) or complications of cirrhosis (eg, portal hypertension, ascites, encephalopathy [msdmanuals.com]

Often, the first findings are signs of chronic liver disease (eg, splenomegaly, spider nevi, palmar erythema) or complications of cirrhosis (eg, portal hypertension, ascites [merckmanuals.com]

The physical examination may reveal signs of liver disease such as spider angiomata, palmar erythema and telangiectasia. [doi.org]

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Laceration

Hand wounds are common, poor functional outcomes are marked because of sequelae inherent to posttraumatic and postoperative complications. Suitable surgery repair in emergency can ensure best results. Classically, tendon's injuries occur near the injured area and their repair depend on traumatized zone, sutures[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Chronic Hepatitis

In advanced stages of chronic hepatitis, features of cirrhosis like hepatosplenomegaly, palmar erythema, parotid enlargement, spider nevi, gynecomastia and even ascites, portal [symptoma.com]

erythema Patients with advanced cirrhosis may develop ascites or esophageal varices Serum enzyme levels usually fluctuate but may be elevated 2x to 10x Many patients with [pathologyoutlines.com]

Palmar erythema. Jaundice. Clubbing. Dupuytren's contracture (alcoholic cirrhosis). Xanthomas: palmar creases or above the eyes in primary biliary cirrhosis. [patient.info]

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Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease (sickle cell anemia, drepanocytosis) is an autosomal recessive blood disorder, characterized by sickle-shaped erythrocytes. Chronic anemia is present in all individuals with sickle cell disease. It is generally asymptomatic, though patients report chronic fatigue and exercise intolerance.[…] [symptoma.com]

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Portal Cirrhosis

erythema: Exaggerations of normal speckled mottling of the palm, due to altered sex hormone metabolism.[7] Palmar erythema affects mainly the thenar and hypothenar prominences [slideshare.net]

DIAGNOSIS Can be asymptomatic for decades History Physical findings: Hepatomegaly, jaundice, ascites, spider angioma, splenomegaly, palmar erythema, fetor hepaticus, purpura [slideshare.net]

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

We report a severe phenotype of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease type 1E caused by a novel p.Phe84Leufs*24 PMP22 point mutation. Ultrastructural examination of a nerve biopsy showed non- or partly myelinated axons which were surrounded by "onion bulb" formations mainly composed of concentric basement[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Tobacco Use Disorder

Tobacco use is a pervasive public health problem and the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in the United States. This article reviews the epidemiology of tobacco use in youth, with a description of cigarettes, alternative tobacco product, and polytobacco use patterns among the general population[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Erythema Palmaris Hereditarium

Synonym(s): Lane kink Lane bone-holding clamp Lane bone-holding forceps Lane catheter Lane clamp Lane disease - asymptomatic symmetrical palmar erythema. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The third case is a girl with congenital palmar erythema and two other capillary malformations. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

One week later, he developed fever, palmar erythema, and hyperpigmented papules on the dorsum of the left foot. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

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Cryptogenic Cirrhosis

Age, jaundice, spiders, palmar erythema and factor V showed a statistically significant difference of the cryptogenic cirrhosis when compared with both alcoholic and viral [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

erythema, spider angiomata, abdominal distention, weight loss, edema, varices, asterixis, and other cause-specific findings. [statpearls.com]

erythema) besides milder alterations of laboratory liver function tests. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Macronodular Cirrhosis

PHYSICAL FINDINGS & CLINICAL PRESENTATION SKIN: Jaundice, palmar erythema (alcohol abuse), spider angiomata, ecchymosis (thrombocytopenia or coagulation factor deficiency) [encyclopedia.lubopitko-bg.com]

erythema, spider nevus, testicular atrophy, gynecomastia) Complications: Decompensation: development of jaundice, ascites, variceal hemorrhage or hepatic encephalopathy Portal [pathologyoutlines.com]

Multiple skin findings may include abnormal pigmentation, palmar erythema, spider angiomas, ecchymoses, and dilated abdominal veins. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

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Spider Naevus

erythema all are recognized sequelae of liver disease (12, 14). [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

He will also be remembered for his poetry on the subject of alcoholic cirrhosis, spider naevi and palmar erythema and it is worthy of repetition: [ 7 ] An older Miss Muffett [patient.info]

erythema, leukonychia, and jaundice. [dermnetnz.org]

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Hepatopulmonary Syndrome

Clinically the patient may have signs and symptoms of liver disease, including gastrointestinal bleeding, esophageal varices, ascites, palmar erythema, and splenomegaly. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Physical findings: The signs of impaired liver functioning may include: • Gastrointestinal bleeding; • Esophageal varices; • Ascites; • Palmar erythema; • Spider nevi; and [secure.ssa.gov]

erythema gynecomastia jaundice spider nevi (spider angiomas) Imaging Transthoracic contrast echocardiography indications in patients who have evidence of impaired arterial [step2.medbullets.com]

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Cholestasis of Pregnancy

THE LIVER IN NORMAL PREGNANCY 9 Liver palpation. ... 9 Spider angiomas and palmar erythema 9 Histological changes in liver biopsies 10 Liver blood flow ... 10 Hemoglobin and [books.google.de]

The physical examination of a pregnant woman can show skin changes suggesting chronic liver disease, such as palmar erythema and spider angiomas. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

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Chronic Liver Disease

Chronic liver diseases are known to cause several skin manifestations, including cutaneous vascular changes such as spider naevus and palmar erythema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

erythema and white nails are also important cutaneous findings. [symptoma.com]

Nail clubbing Palmar erythema Spider nevi (angiomata) Gynaecomastia Feminising hair distribution Testicular atrophy Small irregular shrunken liver Anaemia Caput medusae Drowsiness [en.wikipedia.org]

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Cardiac Cirrhosis

Symptoms associated with the underlying disease: Cirrhosis of the liver: red palms (palmar erythema), dilation of the capillaries in the skin in the shape of red spiders [mediktor.com]

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Acrodynia

He was irritable and depressed, and had a diffuse itching papular rash with palmar erythema and superficial desquamation (fig 1). [doi.org]

The skin was dry and rough with a scaly eczematous rash on his arms and legs, without palmar or plantar erythema. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

Figure 1 Diffuse itching papular rash with palmar erythema and superficial desquamation in a 4½ year old boy. References Ellenhorn MJ, Schonwald S, Ordog G, et al. [doi.org]

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Ascites

Palmar erythema and spider angiomata seen in cirrhosis. Periumbilical nodule ( Sister Mary Joseph's nodule ) suggests metastatic disease from a pelvic or GI tumor. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

[…] obstruction • Vague, diffuse, constant abdominal discomfort associated with distention • Ascites from cirrhosis associated with systemic signs of liver disease including palmar [accesssurgery.mhmedical.com]

erythema, spider angiomas, gynecomastia, evidence of portosystemic shunting, and encephalopathy • Malignant ascites associated with weight loss, a history of cancer, or symptoms [accesssurgery.mhmedical.com]

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Chorea Gravidarum

Vascular changes of the skin in pregnancy; vascular spiders and palmar erythema. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1949 Jun. 88(6):739-52. [Medline]. [emedicine.com]

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