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Blister on tip of finger and under finger nail

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Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems

The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA

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Blister on tip of finger and under finger nail

by Tammy, Jan 25, 2000 12:00AM

Tags: blister, dermatology, Skin infections, skin infection, Anxiety, blisters, daughter, swollen, triamcinolone, worry, years

i want to know what this could be, it started out on the tip of my finger as a small red spot that itched and stung, from there continued under my fingernail as a purple spot , very painful, and is very swollen.it is also movin down my finger. it still itches and stings.

Doctor's Answer

by Alan Rockoff, MD

, Jan 25, 2000 12:00AM

Tammy:

I honestly have no idea. Did you traumatize your finger or catch it in something? If your finger is hot or swollen or you have a fever, you should see a doctor at once. If the condition is steady, wait a couple of weeks, as you may be describing a bruise.

Best.

Dr. R

Member Comments (4)

by kari, Feb 10, 2000 12:00AM

I THINK, I HAVE SOMETHING CALLED (I THINK) DISHYDROSIS, WHICH IS TINY BLISTERS ON MY FINGERS DUE TO ANXIETY. I TRULY WORRY INCESSANTLY ABOUT INCONSEQUENTIAL THINGS. I TAKE ANTI ANXIETY MEDS BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT CREAM IS BEST TO TREAT THESE BLISTERS THAT I COMPLETELY MUTILATE WITH SCRATCHING

by nancy, Feb 19, 2000 12:00AM

My daughter has a red swollen area on her thumb.It looks as if it

has infection in it and is purple looking.This has accured in her thumb for the last six years every year.She is seven years old.Do you have any answers?

by Johnny Mae Dudley, Mar 02, 2000 12:00AM

I have blisters on my finger tips and toes. Iwent to the dr's and he gave me Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream. bumps went away came back in about two weeks.what could it be

by Wendy0704, Feb 19, 2008 02:29PM

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