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My father hands are swollen and peeling. the peeling started about a month ago. they are very sensitive to temperature and painful at times.

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

Specializes in Pain Management

More history needed: What preceded the onset of the problem , is he taking any medications at all. This could be allergy to medication or food or something he contacted. See a dermatologist to evaluate this problem.

Answered 5/19/2013

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