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Cracking Skin On Knuckles In Summer

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Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia MD

I have very dry, very itchy patches of skin on my elbows, knees, and two knuckles. The patches ... patches on my knuckles have only appeared in the last week or two. I have tried... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MD

My knuckles keep swelling and cracking open. Not sure what to take or put on them to heal. They have been like this for over a month ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi MD

About 2 months ago my knuckles on a few fingers developed a bump and the skin over my knuckles becomes slightly black and blue looking at times throughout the day. My knuckles seem... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Divya Agarwal MD

make a popping sound as if I am cracking my knuckles. Is this a sign of arthritus of some sort? ...Everyday for months now I been experiencing somehing wron in my elbow. I would start to stretch and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divya Agarwal ( Rheumatologist)
Dr. Abhishek Sharma MD

Hi, I had triple bi-pass surgery this past XXXXXXX While my sternum has healed and I am not in pain there, I keep feeling something moving (like when I take a deep breath). Almost like someone cracking ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Abhishek Sharma ( ENT Specialist)

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Dr. Saurabh Gupta MD

think this is arthritis. I m on the computer a lot and sometimes crack my knuckles but I thought cracking knuckles isn t supposed to be bad for you? Would like to know your thoughts on... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saurabh Gupta ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.   Dorina Gurabardhi MD

when I turn my head I get a snapping sound like someone is cracking there knuckles , I ve never had any kind of an accident, but I use to train with serious weight body building, plus Set ceramic tile ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Shuba Hariprasad MD

Hi last night I twisted my knee when it twisted there s was several cracking sounds like cracking your knuckles when I landed pain shot down my leg to my toes I can move my leg toes and bend my knee ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shuba Hariprasad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Varnika J.P. MD

Both of my big toe knuckles have dry tough skin on them. I can buff it off and moisturize and it will return in a day or two. My feet tan well in the summer and this dry rough... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Varnika J.P. ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

I have been cracking the knuckles in my hands for years on and off. I crack my thumb knuckle by pushing it to the side and kind of twisting it. i did it yesterday and it has been hurting... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)