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A member asked:

Got this little white bumps on my hand and been scratching them nonstop. could that make it worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: Not seen them can tell what they are but scractching without washing your hands can infect them.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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