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Rash on palms

Rash on palms

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The palm is on the anterior part of the hand ( between the fingers and the wrist). A rash is a change to skin condition which can affect color, appearance, or texture. It may or may not be painful or itch. A palmar rash can occur with some medical conditions.

Dr. Heidi Fowler reviewed this

27 year experience in Psychiatry

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very rare

Body locations

Hand

Is Symptom of

Hand foot mouth disease
Condition

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