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I have no other symptoms apart from my palms being red and itchy sometimes? i have astma and an underactive thyroid if this helps?

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Palmar erythema: Can be due to heredity occurs in at least 30% of pregnant women other causes: liver disease/cirrhosis, wilson disease, hemochromatosis, hyperthyroid, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, malignancy, smoking, mercury poisoning, and meds such as amiodarone, gemfibrozil, and Cholestyramine can cause palmar erythema. Some have no known cause. Check with your doc...

Answered 6/24/2014

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Many possibilities: Asthma is associated with atopic dermatitis, which can cause red itchy palms. But it might be a contact allergy or simple wear and tear from frequent hand washings. It could also be a harbinger of an underlying problem. See a dermatologist.

Answered 3/12/2012

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