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A member asked:

My 4 year old had red, swollen, and painful tops of his hands. he's had it before, but we thought it was wind burn from winter.

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Swollen hands: Does it involve the finger tips , palms or dorsum of the hands? A picture might help. Otherwise see his pediatrician.

Dr Sisto agreed

Answered 4/25/2015

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