The patient: A man in his 20s in China
The symptoms: A man went to the dermatology department of a hospital after experiencing an array of symptoms for about three years. When he submerged his hands in water, such as during hand-washing, the…

The patient: A man in his 20s in China
The symptoms: A man went to the dermatology department of a hospital after experiencing an array of symptoms for about three years. When he submerged his hands in water, such as during hand-washing, the…

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