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Red hands
Red hands is a symptom in which a person's hands are redder than normal. Redness is usually caused by increased blood (red colored) in the reddened area. Increased blood flow can be due to allergies, inflammation, infection, hormonal changes, nerve problems, drug side effects, etc.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Red hands?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Hi I have red hands the last month or so.What might it be?
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A 38-year old asked:
Why do I have red hands during the winter months? They are either very cold, which is typical, and occasionally they are very hot. I'm not a diabetic.
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A 40-year old asked:
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What causes blotchy purple and red hands?
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A 37-year old female asked:
I often suffer from extremely hot, and very red hands, but it can happen at anytime for no particular reason.Do you have any ideas as to why?
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A 27-year old female asked:
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A 35-year old male asked:
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A 23-year old female asked:
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A 31-year old asked:
Do you think its disgusting if a girl has sweaty red hands?
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A 31-year old asked:
How to cure extremely dry, cracked, peeling, red hands?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I have severe redness in my hands. Is there any ways I can get rid of it without going to a doctor? Perhaps some sort of diet, activity, etc?
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Symptoms of endocarditis? Is always fever present or could stay endocarditis without fever? Constanly very red hands could be a symptom?Thanks
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A 43-year old female asked:
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A 38-year old male asked:
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