lump of finger

[steve555]

Hi people. Firstly, thanks for taking the time to read over my post, I hope someone can help/provide some insight into this.

Around 2 months ago, I noticed a sort of raised lump/bump on my right index finger (middle knuckle area).. At first I thought it may have been a spot or blister or something, but when i tried to burst it with a pin, it was just skin.. raised bump/lump with no fluids, just skin...

Anyway, I went to the docs, he said it was probably a wart.. He wouldnt freeze it off for me so I got some over the counter stuff..None have worked, the top ofthe lump will peel off for sure, but the remainder of the affected area stays and just re-heals over the top so Im back at square one.. I went to see another doc and he said i should go see a dermatologist.. ive got an appointment with one next week, but thought id ask here anyway if anyone could give some insight into what this is.. cause its really anoying.

I've taken a few pics, their not great, but should illustrate the basic situation I have.. If you need any more info please ask and thanks again for taking the time:

http://img188.imageshack.us/i/finger1.jpg/
http://img137.imageshack.us/i/finger2.jpg/

[steve555]

hi thanks for the reply..

i got it seen by a dermatologist today, he said it was probably a wart.. meh ive tried so many treatments for that (over the counter) stuff but none have worked. He used some kind of freezing stuff on it, said that should do the trick. I just gotta give it 2-3 weeks now, so well see then i guess

[steve555]

hi thanks for the reply..

i got it seen by a dermatologist today, he said it was probably a wart.. meh ive tried so many treatments for that (over the counter) stuff but none have worked. He used some kind of freezing stuff on it, said that should do the trick. I just gotta give it 2-3 weeks now, so well see then i guess

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the picture it looks like a myxoid cyst. A myxoid cyst is a soft rubbery nodule, skin colored or translucent and usually occurs near the end of the fingers or toes. They often appear at the site of an old injury, sites of friction, and at sites of minor trauma.

Treatment is required when they are painful and consists of cortisone injections, liquid nitrogen and surgery(for large ones).I sincerely suggest you to discuss this possibility with a dermatologist. The other possibility to be discussed is of granuloma annulare.

Hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Kind regards.