We often view our hands as mere tools—mechanical extensions of our will that cook, clean, type, and embrace. Because they are so resilient, we tend to ignore the subtle shifts in their appearance until the discomfort becomes impossible to suppress. It usually begins with a sensation so faint it is easily dismissed: a slight tightness after washing, a patch of skin that feels a bit more textured than usual, or a dull redness that fades by morning. We tell ourselves it is just the weather or a byproduct of a busy day. We assume it is just dry skin. However,...
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