Are they red "bumps" or red spots? I have Scleroderma (very similar to Lupus) and I have red spots all over my hands. It is called Telangiectasia - red spots on the hands, palms, forearms, face and lips. It is part of CREST Syndrome. Don't know if this is what you are talking about but you might want to look it up...there are lots of pictures on the internet if you look up CREST Syndrome then find the Telangiectasia part...........