Question
The palm alternates between red and white, white dots appear on the back of the palm, no pain or itching, and the back of the hand and arm become congested when lowered, but return to normal when raised. Is there a liver problem?
Answer
Red and white alternating on the palm is definitely not liver disease; at most, it’s a Qi and blood issue. Hope you don’t worry too much. You can have a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner take your pulse. If there is a liver problem, the base of the fingers will show pinkish blush spots that fade under pressure. The appearance of this condition on the palm is generally due to seasonal reasons and the red and white colors. This is a situation formed by the intertwining of blood vessels and fat in the palm, not a symptom of liver disease such as liver palms and spider angiomas.