What are the small flesh-colored bumps on my fingers?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have had eczema on the inside of my right hand for about ten years now. It seems like it has slowly started to heal. But now I have a new problem popping up. There are small flesh-colored bumps on my fingers that are multiplying in clusters. They look and feel like small clauses. After a shower, they turn white and very unsightly. I had one, just like this, three years ago. I have them about twenty in number on the palm side of my fingers, mostly on my ring finger. Do you know what they are?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I saw your clinical picture (attachments removed to protect patient identity). You have rough raised slots on your fingers. These are palmar warts. Wart is a viral infection caused by the human papillomavirus. This is a contagious condition. It will spread to other sites if not treated. The spreading of a wart depends on your immunity as well. You will have to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist to get rid of them.

Treatment options include liquid nitrogen cryotherapy, electrodesiccation, topical TCA (Trichloroacetic acid) application, topical Salicylic acid, and Lactic acid combination. Do get treated as soon as possible.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

This came up as a follow-up query. I did not see any questions from you. However, let me add some more information about warts.

Warts are contagious. Hence avoid touching it or picking it. Touching it with the other hand constantly can lead to the spread of wart to the other hand. Zinc supplementation and a protein-rich diet will help boost immunity.

What are the small flesh-colored bumps on my fingers?

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Company

Customer Care

Get iCliniq