Possible Skin Conditions

The pictures on the page below represent conditions that may affect the palms in adults. Because we constantly use our palms to grasp things, they are subject to many kinds of environmental exposure. Contact dermatitis is an allergic rash from exposure to chemicals or plants such as poison ivy. Itchy, flaking skin can be the result of psoriasis or dyshidrotic dermatitis. Several types of infections, including bacterial, viral, and others are common to the hand. Bacterial infection can cause cellulitis. Viruses can cause warts and herpes infections. Scabies can also infest the skin of the palm. Clicking the images below will display information about these and other conditions and their treatment.