question: I am a 58 yr old married female. I have had two knuckles on my right hand that are very, very itchy, red, raised, inflamed. If I scratch them it feels so good while I am scratching then after its a mess. Redder, scaly, inflamed, dry. I thought it was allergy , so I stopped all kinds of things, but it has persisted daily. Much worse in last 6 months. Help!