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I have red and clear bumps all over my hands. they show up randomly and i don't think they're heat bumps, they itch and are painful. what are they?

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Dr. Joseph Shen answered

Could be : Allergic reaction, contact dermatitis, or vasculitis, you need to sort it our with a dermatologist!

Answered 3/29/2013

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