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Brown bruise/rash thing under skin on thumb tip. thick, hard callused skin where it is. no pain. (i have ocd & do lots of cleaning & hand washing)?
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Eczema and dryness: Friction, dryness and irritation from frequent handwashing and soap chemicals explain your symptom. Topical steroids, use of emolients, hand gloves and reduction in ocd handwashing will help reduce symptoms.
Answered 4/13/2015
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