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My knuckles are constantly red, but the skin is not dry / cracked, in fact it's well moisturised. the redness makes it look as if i have been fighting. please could any advise on the potential cause and any solutions? thank you?

Q: my knuckles are constantly red, but the skin is not dry / cracked, in fact it's well moisturised. the redness makes it look as if i have been fighting. please could any advise on the potential cause and any solutions? thank you?

: First guess is you have your hands in water a lot such as dishwashing or wearing rubber gloves and sweating. Picture is worth…..

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First guess is you have your hands in water a lot such as dishwashing or wearing rubber gloves and sweating. Picture is worth…..

Answered 11/20/2022

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A member asked:

My knuckles are constantly red, but the skin is not dry / cracked, in fact it's well moisturised. the redness makes it look as if i have been fighting. please could any advise on the potential cause and any solutions? thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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