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A member asked:

I have puss filled bumps all over my hands, when i pop them, they become large holes. they're painful. i have pictures, what could this be?

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Pompholyx infected: This will require a course of oral antibiotics, prescribed by your doctor or other healthcare professional. See your doctor or a dermatologist. To read about this problem check this link. http://www.eczema.org/Pompholyx-treatments

Answered 1/5/2019

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