bump..anyone. They aren't really painful at all unless constantly irritated.
Hi,
Lesions (allow me to call them lesions ) on the finger that have been present for quite sometime may have a fungal infection, herpetic whitlow , dishydrosis , eczema and psoriasis as differentials.
A fungal infection and psoriasis may involve the nails while the rest may only be localized on the skin.
Are these lesions itchy?
Do they scale ?
Any change in the appearance of the nails?
Dyshidrosis appear as vesicles or lesions that contain clear fluid. Psoriatic lesions may change the appearance of the nails making them opaque and slightly tough. It may be associated with scaly and reddish lesions in other parts of the body. Fungal infections may be associated with an overlying bacterial infection and it may last for a long time.
It is necessary that you be assessed at this point by a dermatologist .Nail conditions may be manifestations of underlying disease conditions like vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Have you had an initial assessment done?
No I don't have medical insurance and the last time I went to the doctors I got slapped with a 200$ bill for a whole 20 seconds of their time, and left learning nothing.
Nails are.. pinkish..look normal. They don't change in texture, just a small slightly darker than skin color;red bump that is slightly but not severely painful to pressure. It seemingly can become irritated if frequently touched or messed with.
Hi,
Fungal infections of the nails may cause some changes in the appearance of the nails. Psoriasis may also cause the same. In your case however, the nail maintains its normal appearance. However the lesion (allow me to call it lesion) has been present for quite sometime already.
Nail infections caused by fungi o psoriatic lesions may not require prolonged treatment .As in the case of a fungal infection, this may require oral medical therapy for at least 6 weeks. For psoriasis there seems to be no effective treatment for psoriatic lesions of the nails.
At this point, if the condition does not appear to progress or to cause much discomfort it may not require further intervention. However, if the pain becomes more severe and changes in the nail's appearance is noted then a prompt consult is necessary.
Okay well as long as it appears to be nothing serious I'll just let it be it may heal itself. Will be sure to consult though if something of the description comes about. Thanks for your time.