Fingers, Dermatology FAQ - Page 2

I have a lot of hangnails on my fingers? I’m wondering if I’m washing my hands too often. During the pandemic, I wash my hands every time I touch shared objects, and when I can’t wash my hands, I use hand sanitizer. Could this be causing my fingers to become too dry and develop h...

Scabies issues? Hello Doctor, I previously had a scabies infection that did not improve after several months of treatment, and I consulted different doctors who diagnosed me with eczema, fungal infections, and sweat dermatitis. It wasn't until April of this year, when I retu...

Are viral warts highly contagious? How should they be cared for? Hello, doctor. As mentioned in the title, I have viral warts on both of my fingers, and they are located in areas that I frequently touch. I also have one on the top of my little toe. I would like to ask: 1. Are v...

Blisters on hands and feet? Hello, Doctor. I originally had athlete's foot and onychomycosis. Last November, I took oral medication for over three months, and my onychomycosis has mostly improved, with only a small area remaining on my big toe. Before taking the medication, ...

Recurrent rashes on the hands? Hello, doctor! I frequently experience clusters of small red rashes on my fingers, back of my hands, and wrists, which are often accompanied by itching. The severity varies from mild to severe. What could this condition be? I have seen a doctor, but...

Recurrent rashes on the hands? Hello, doctor! I frequently experience clusters of small red rashes on my fingers, back of my hands, and wrists, which are often accompanied by itching. The severity varies from mild to severe at times. What could this condition be? I have seen a do...

Could this be dyshidrotic eczema? I accidentally discovered transparent dots in the fingerprints on my fingers. They are not painful, itchy, or raised. What could this be? Is it dyshidrotic eczema or a viral wart?

Burn wound healing Hello, about two months ago, I burned my right index finger with a curling iron, which resulted in blisters and swelling for about two days. The wound has now healed, but the appearance is still a bit darker in color, and the new skin itches when I wear a ring....

Swelling at the tip of the right hand finger? Hello doctor, two days ago while exercising with a fitness ring, I noticed something unusual with my right hand fingers. Yesterday, I suddenly realized that the tips of my fingers felt tight, and upon pressing, I found that the finger...

Care during the treatment period for viral warts? Hello, doctor. I am a patient with viral warts, and I have had a growth on my fingers for two years. This year, I started to notice new small bumps, which led me to visit a dermatologist. Today is my second appointment, but in the...

Nail problems Hello doctor, I have a habit of plucking my beard with my hands, and now the lunar crescents on my left and right index and middle fingers are uneven (one side is higher than the other, with the side facing the thumb being higher). Additionally, there is dead skin g...

Dyshidrotic eczema peeling Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing dyshidrotic eczema on my fingers. I have been applying topical corticosteroids, and my condition has been somewhat controlled. However, I am very troubled by the fact that my skin has been becoming hard ...

Viral warts are highly contagious? As a child, I had a viral wart on my toe, and before entering college, another one appeared on my right foot. I didn't address it, and recently it has spread significantly, even to my right hand fingers. After undergoing cryotherapy, I have...

Nail issues? Hello, doctor. I previously had dyshidrotic eczema on my fingers, and while the eczema has not flared up recently, I have noticed hyperkeratosis at the nail bed. Is there a suitable topical ointment for hyperkeratosis, or do I need to undergo other medical treatments...

Viral warts on the fingers? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if there is a chance of transmitting viral warts to my girlfriend during sexual intercourse without protection and with ejaculation inside (without my fingers making contact)?

Finger issues Hello, doctor. I have had atopic dermatitis all over my body since childhood. Recently, in the past year, I have developed dyshidrotic eczema on my palms, which has been cycling between blisters and peeling. I also noticed that whenever I stay in an air-conditioned ...

Hand issues I would like to ask about a recent issue I've been experiencing. Due to frequent use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers, it seems that some areas on my hands have started to develop skin irritation and small wounds. However, these wounds do not bleed, and they stin...

The appearance of Beau's lines on the nails? Hello, I have noticed horizontal grooves (which I found online are called Beau's lines) on my nails for the past two months. About six of my ten fingers are affected, with the symptoms being most pronounced on my left thumb a...

Pain under the fingernail? Hello Doctor: I have pain in the area just below the nail of my ring finger, near the tip. The external appearance of my finger shows only a slight redness under the nail bed, with no swelling or pus. However, the redness is very subtle and can only be ...

Coffee spots on the fingers and soles? Hello doctor, I just saw the news and learned that spots on the fingers and soles of the feet could potentially develop into melanoma. I noticed that I have brown spots on my hands and soles (which have been there for several years) that are...