Your hands do a lot of hard work. From typing and texting to chopping vegetables and taking care of others, it’s no wonder hand pain is so common—up to 40% of adults might develop hand arthritis in ...

Dry, chapped skin is common as the air becomes colder and drier in the winter months—and that’s especially true of your hands, which can often become rough and cracked during the winter. That’s where ...

We use our hands more than any part of our body, and for just about everything. Working out, typing, cooking, washing, you name it. And they're also one of the first areas to show signs of dryness and ...

Sleeping with hands under the body, having carpal tunnel syndrome, and nerve damage are some causes of hand numbness. It's important to tell a doctor if your hand numbness is accompanied by weakness ...

When it comes to applying skincare products for smooth, youthful-looking skin, it’s easy to overlook our body. But did you know the delicate skin of your hands are likely to show signs of aging, ...

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Swan neck deformity is a hand deformity in which your fingers are bent abnormally. Your finger’s middle joint bends back more than usual. The tip of your finger is bent down. Swan neck deformity only ...

Polydactyly is the term for when someone has extra digits, or fingers or toes. It usually means that a baby is born with at least six fingers on one or both hands or six toes on one or both feet. It's ...