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Child Has Wrinkled Hands And Fingers. Should I Be Concerned?
My son is 20 months old and I notice that many times when he is eating his hands get very wrinkly as if he was in the bath or his hands were submerged in water. He uses a fork but also uses his fingers at times while eating. I have noticed this while he was eating fruit but tonight he was eating macaroni and cheese. Should I be concerned about his wrinkly fingers.
Sat, 23 Feb 2013
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
I do not see any reason for you to worry about this change. This is known as washerman's hand and is due to remaining in contact with water/fluid for some time.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Wishing your son all the best.
Regards,
RKK
Thank you for your query.
I do not see any reason for you to worry about this change. This is known as washerman's hand and is due to remaining in contact with water/fluid for some time.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Wishing your son all the best.
Regards,
RKK
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