Hand of time: The puffy fingers (and fingernails) that point to Michael Jackson's battle with ageing
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Cover-up: A masked Michael Jackson unveils his puffy-looking hand in Beverly Hills
He's spent millions, by all accounts, keeping his face lily white and smooth.
But perhaps Michael Jackson should have put some of that money towards his hands. Or at least have invested in a pair of gloves.
The singer's fingers and nails appeared to be in a terrible state when he stepped out this week.
They showed signs of ageing and a distinct lack of care, with puffy, reddened skin and prominent veins.
Jackson, 50, was pictured in Beverly Hills.
An onlooker said: 'His hands looked very discoloured and skin looked like it was dangling from his fingers.
'His fingernails could only be described as a manicurist's worst nightmare.'
As usual, the star had covered his head with a surgical cap and mask and a pair of dark glasses before he stepped out.
On the rare occasions when his face has been seen, experts have pointed to scarring on his nose and hollows either side of it from cosmetic operations.
The 'stitched-on' appearance of his hairline has also lent weight to rumours that he wears a hairpiece or has had 'plugs' of hair inserted into his scalp. He is also thought to have arthritis.
Jackson's increasingly frail appearance has prompted speculation about the state of his health.
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ShareLast month Ian Halperin, author of a Jackson biography, claimed the singer was suffering from potentially fatal lung disease.
However, Jackson's spokesman said this was a 'total fabrication'.
He added: 'Mr Jackson is in fine health, and finalising negotiations with a major entertainment company and television network for both a world tour and a series of specials and appearances.'
Hand signals: The singer's hands looked swollen and his nails discoloured
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