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One little itchy bump. turned into a big patch of itchy bumps on my hand, after scratching it excessively...what could they be anything serious ?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Probably: You probably have hand eczema. Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. You can get the exact answer this way.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

One little itchy bump. turned into a big patch of itchy bumps on my hand, after scratching it excessively...what could they be anything serious ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Jackson answered

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