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A member asked:
In the winter time when your hands chap and crack due to lack of moisture, what are you at risk of having?
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Hurting: Aside from pain, an opened skin makes you more susceptible to infection and developing contact allergy. Also you may be risking not making any new friends because of your 'pineapple hands'.
Answered 11/7/2013
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