Red Palms’ Syndrome and Red Fingers’ Syndrome: A Mini Review

Abstract

Red palms syndrome consists of an intense redness on the palms of the hands and, occasionally, the soles of the feet. This infrequent condition may be primary or secondary. The primary forms are either familial or sporadic. They are always benign and do not require treatment. The secondary forms may have a poor prognosis related to the underlying disease, for which early identification and treatment are imperative. Red fingers syndrome is also rare. It manifests as a persistent redness on the fingers or toes pulp. It is typically secondary either to infectious diseases like human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C virus and chronic hepatitis B or to Myeloproliferative Disorders, such as Thrombocythemia and Polycythemia vera. Manifestations spontaneously regress over months or years without trophic alterations. Treatment is limited to that of the underlying condition. Aspirin has been shown effective in Myeloproliferative Disorders.

Editorial: Update in microcirculation in dermatology

“…The capillaroscopic exam should be done after a 15-min stay in a room at 19–23°C. This technique is used in the diagnosis of connective tissue disease, Raynaud's phenomenon, vasculitis, Adamantiades-Behçet disease ( Bergamo ), diabetic microangiopathy, and red fingers' syndrome ( 4 ) but also in other conditions such as venous insufficiency and venous ulcers ( Carpentier et al ) and psoriasis ( 5 ), in which the capillaroscopic examination is carried out above all the levels of the skin lesions under investigation (skin districts where the capillaries are vertical).…”