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My hands turn red when hanging down by my side. when i raise them above heart they are normal but when i put them down again they turn beat red.?

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Dr. Rodeen Rahbar answered

Specializes in Surgery

Usually normal: This is normal in most people and just reflects the effects of gravity. Excessively red palms, known as palmar erythema, can be a sign of liver disease or other metabolic problems. Have your doctor check you out to be sure!

Answered 6/17/2020

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Sounds vascular: Patients with blocked leg arteries have dependent rubror, red skin when dangling, never heard of it in upper extremity but it could be possible.

Answered 1/6/2019

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