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Undiagnosed Symptoms (Expert Forum)
Finger
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Finger
by emzerryan, Sep 15, 2009 09:34AM
Hi,
The last few days the top of one of my fingers has been very itchy. When I look closer I notice there is a large number of little dots / spots slightly raised from the skin the whole way around my finger (it is only the top part of 1 of my fingers). The spots look a little bit like mini warts.
I am a little bit concerned and would like to know what is causing this?
If you could please advise me or let me know what you think this may be as soon as possible.
Many thanks
The last few days the top of one of my fingers has been very itchy. When I look closer I notice there is a large number of little dots / spots slightly raised from the skin the whole way around my finger (it is only the top part of 1 of my fingers). The spots look a little bit like mini warts.
I am a little bit concerned and would like to know what is causing this?
If you could please advise me or let me know what you think this may be as soon as possible.
Many thanks
Age
:
22
Sex
:
Female
Weight
:
135 IIbs
Current Medications
:
Contraceptive: Birth Control - Cilest
Drug Allergies
:
none
Medical Conditions
:
none
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 17, 2009 06:47AM
, Sep 17, 2009 06:47AM
It's difficult to say without seeing the lesion myself.
Warts certainly are possible, and if present, freezing treatment may be considered.
Other causes would be an allergic reaction, or irritation caused by a dermatitis. If this is the case, steroid creams may help.
But before determining the next step, a dermatology referral is recommended.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin Pho, M.D.
KevinMD.com
Twitter.com/kevinmd
Warts certainly are possible, and if present, freezing treatment may be considered.
Other causes would be an allergic reaction, or irritation caused by a dermatitis. If this is the case, steroid creams may help.
But before determining the next step, a dermatology referral is recommended.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin Pho, M.D.
KevinMD.com
Twitter.com/kevinmd
