Kindly explain the horizontal lines on my finger tip.

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I have seen images attached here (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It does not signify towards any health issue. It seems to be normal flexor creases. Finasteride drug that you were taking can lead to hand swelling, headache, weakness, nausea, etc., as side effects. If you want to investigate than check your random blood sugar, serum cholesterol, serum LDL (low density lipoprotein), serum Triglycerides, SGOT (serum glutamic-oxalo-acetic transaminase), SGPT (Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase), blood urea and creatinine for routine check up. If any specific complaint present then let me know about that. Take care.

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I appreciate your awareness for your health. So basically you are thinking about cutaneous manifestation of thyroid illness. In hyperthyroidism skin can be moist, warm or red. Facial flushing can be present .So it does not fit into hyperthyroid change. In hypothyroidism skin can be excessively dry. There might be rough skin or increase scaling but increase creases are not present usually. Finasteride drug inhibit 5 alpha reductase enzyme hence helpful in prostate enlargement condition. It has no other effect on endocrine system. As far as dermatological side effects of Finasteride concerned, it can lead skin rashes with itching, allergic effect, urticaria or vasculitis like side effects. Still for peace of mind if data available regarding effect of finasteride on thyroid than investigate with free T4 estimation, reverse T3 estimation, free T3 estimation, serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) estimation. Thank you and take care.