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I have very dry hands to the extend my skin breaks and bleeds?

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Hand eczema: You may have hand eczema that can be extremely uncomfortable and debilitating at times. Please see a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treament. Other things to rule out could be chronic allergic dermatitis and psoriasis.

Answered 4/10/2013

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