During pregnancy, redness, red-pink discoloration, and
redness may occur on the inner surface of the hands, palm part. This is called
palmar erythema. No rash occurs on the fingers and the outside of the hand. It
is a common condition seen in about a third of pregnant women and passes
spontaneously after birth.
The reason for its occurrence in pregnancy is increased
levels of estrogen hormone. No treatment is required, it goes away on its own
after childbirth.
Palmar
erythema (redness in the hand) in what diseases other than pregnancy:
-Chronic liver diseases
-Portal hypertension
-Polycythemia
-Thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism)
-Rheumatoid arthritis
-Eczema
-Psoriasis
-ACNE IN PREGNANCY
-PREGNANCY AND NAIL CARE
-VAGINAL INFECTIONS IN PREGNANCY
-URINARY INCONTINENC DURING PREGNANCY AND AFTER BIRTH
-EATING DISORDERS IN PREGNANCY
-DARKENING ON FACE IN PREGNANCY
