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Why my palms r really shiny can it be scleroderma?it has happened twice again.i've reynaud's too and i've noticed 2 really tiny red spots in my hands
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Maybe but not certai: The Raynaud's is associated with thickening of the fingers the skin is tight. The red spots can be dilated blood vessels called telangectasias. You need to see a rheumatologist to clarify exactly what you have.
Answered 5/11/2014
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