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Do your hands look like youve been touching hot stuff all the time?

This redness and itchiness of the palms is called palmar erythema.

red palms during pregnancy

Rest assured: Though it might seem alarming, palmar erythema isnt harmful to you or your baby.

What is palmar erythema?

The skin in these areas might also itch.

red palms during pregnancy

How can you prevent palmar erythema during pregnancy?

Your best bet is to wear gloves when doing those activities.

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