- Male
- 31 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm recovering from COVID, and I've noticed that my fingers wrinkle up quickly, like when I wash my hands or have soups. They go back to normal after a while, but it's kind of strange. Is this something related to my recovery? How can I deal with it? Would love to hear your thoughts.
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