Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
120 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Large Brown Patches On Palms Of Hands, Fingers. Serious Symptoms?

Hi my name is xxxxxx my mom is about 52 and out I the blue my mom got these large brown patches on the palms of her hands and now it s on her finger and looked things up online but it was no help and I don t know what to do and I don t want to do anything and then lose my mom because I don t know how mil or serious this is please help me my email is YYYY@YYYY if you would like to see pictures to better help you see what it is PLEASE help me ?
posted on Tue, 8 Jan 2013
Twitter Mon, 29 Jul 2013 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 30 Jul 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM,

A patch on palms can occur due to many causes.
Viral infection or primary skin infection are one of the common causes for such a rash.
Is the rash associated with itching?
Rash associated with itching can be due to fungal infection.
A number of skin diseases are associated with spreading rash of this kind.
Viral infection, psoriasis, para-psoriasis, eczema are some of the disease processes which can cause rash of this type.
A skin biopsy is required to diagnose skin lesion causing the rash.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Parenting


Loading Online Doctors....
Large Brown Patches On Palms Of Hands, Fingers. Serious Symptoms?

Hello and welcome to HCM, A patch on palms can occur due to many causes. Viral infection or primary skin infection are one of the common causes for such a rash. Is the rash associated with itching? Rash associated with itching can be due to fungal infection. A number of skin diseases are associated with spreading rash of this kind. Viral infection, psoriasis, para-psoriasis, eczema are some of the disease processes which can cause rash of this type. A skin biopsy is required to diagnose skin lesion causing the rash. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal