Red Hands During Pregnancy

A pregnant patient presents with painless, blanching redness on both palms. What are the potential causes for this common dermatological finding in Pregnancy?

Palmar erythema of pregnancy


A pregnant 33-year-old woman at 35 weeks’ gestation presented with redness on both palms without pain and pruritus. She was otherwise asymptomatic. The skin changes had first appeared during the second trimester of pregnancy. Skin examination was notable for mottled, blanching erythema across the palms and fingers of both hands. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Atopic eruption of pregnancy
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Palmar erythema of pregnancy
Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy
Tinea manuum

Dermatology, Palmar erythema of pregnancy, Physiology, Pregnancy, Skin Changes

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