Spots on fingertips

[Royo]

Over recent months, I have had ocassional periods where I saw many tiny black flecks on the fingertips of one hand. Today I've noticed this has spread to both hands. At first I thought it must be something I've touched, but now I'm conviced its not that. Other than a slight tingling sensation, they do not feel any different from usual.

Ideas? Thanks!

[ozark]

are they thin like a line on the pinks of your nail near the sides?  i read somewhere that they could be from injury or some kind of heart issue...see your dr and ask him

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

You've stumped me.  Black flecks sound like external pigment from something you're touching or working with.  What you would get black flecks from is something I couldn't even guess at, but I don't know of any skin or internal diseases which have manifestations that look like that.  I think you will need to see a doctor about this.  If the condition is intermittent, take a photo to bring along in case the spots are not present when you go.

Take care.

Dr. Rockoff