Tiny pustules on palms and fingers just below the skin

[bubblegum989]

I have 12-14 tiny (1.0-2.0 mm) pustules just under the skin on my palms and fleshy parts of my fingers. They are whitish in color and look like they may be filled with a little pus. They don't cause any pain, redness, or itching.  They are not open as they are below the skin. There is no redness or irritation present either. Only one really bothers me. This one is on an index finger that is slightly raised and I can tell when it rubs against my other finger. Just glacing at my hands, you would not even notice them, you really have to look for them.  None are located near fingernails and only three are located somewhat toward the sides of my fingers or palms. Some are near knuckles, others aren't. They appear to be random in location.

I've looked at severall pictures of things online and these doesn't look like any of them. Those all look very irritated.  Maybe it nothing to worry about, but I thought I'd ask.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

They may be a mild form of dyshidrotic eczema, which produces such bubbles under palm skin.  In such a mild case, treatment usually isn't needed.  Next time you see a doctor, show him or her the bumps, if they're still there.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff