Question 1

why are my babys palms so hot?

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Kids are different: It is normal for some kids to have warm palms/soles.  Nothing to be alarmed about.

Question 2

why do we have lines on our palms?

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Lines on palms: Thats the way the skin folds.

Question 3

why do my palms sweat all day?

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Hyperhidrosis.: Suspect this has been lifelong problem in which case it is just you.  If this is new might want to see doc to exclude meds or hyper .Autonomic state.

Question 4

what do red splotchy palms mean?

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Lesion: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. 
Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 5

could bier spots appear only on palms?

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Very rare syndrome: Bier spots are very rare.  Other things that could cause this appearance need to be checked for and ruled out, before a diagnosis of Bier spots is made.  Please get checked. Read more about Bier spots and the other things that can cause that appearance here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4375760/
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Question 6

why are my palms always extra ordinarily warm?

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You know the saying:: "Warm hands, cold heart," While you may not truly have a cold heart, warm hands are common enough to inspire this saying! It does mean you have good circulation.  I would not worry about this, unless it is new.  Then it may be worth checking out.

Question 7

prickly splinter feeling on my palms little red dots?

Accepted Answer

The possibilities...: Red dots on palms of hands could be: contact dermatitis (inflammatory reaction to something you touched), warts, or skin infection (e.g. Dshidrotic impetigo =highly contageous infection).  See your primary care practitioner or a dermatologist for evaluation and treatment. ((incr risk for adults if you have kids!)).

Question 8

why are my palms extremely warm or cold and very dry?

Accepted Answer

It could be from : Your surrounding temperature and/or humidity affecting your temperature. Get checked for hypothyroidism. Use hand lotions (lubriderm, cetaphil) for the dryness.

Question 9

what is the scientific purpose for the lines in our palms?

Accepted Answer

I don't : think there is a known purpose for the lines in our palms

Question 10

can wound cultures be done on someone's excoriated palms and elbows?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cultures can be performed on superficial wound if you are suspecting an infection.

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