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Reddish Dry Patches On The Hand. Due To Cold Weather? Numbness In The Hands
Hi, I have these dry red patches on the back of my hands that basically look like a fingerless glove. What exactly is this? I m thinking it might be caused by the cold weather recently ( 40 F) because, thinking back, I would sometimes really feel numbness in my hands whenever I had to carry something outside. It doesn t hurt or itch , but just feels really dry and uncomfortable if I stretch the skin.
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Thanks for posting your query.
Your problem looks like contact dermatitis due to detergents rather than due to clod weather as you have mentioned that is is dry. But your numbness points out to skin manifestation of cold weather too. This has to be confirmed by a dermatologist nearby as the treatment for these two conditions vary from each other.
Good day
Thanks for posting your query.
Your problem looks like contact dermatitis due to detergents rather than due to clod weather as you have mentioned that is is dry. But your numbness points out to skin manifestation of cold weather too. This has to be confirmed by a dermatologist nearby as the treatment for these two conditions vary from each other.
Good day
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