Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Circular Spots On The Tip Of Finger. What Might They Be?
Question: I have a cluster of small, circular spots on the tip of my finger (palm side). I would say they are warts, but they're completely flat. Recently, they've started to cause discomfort. I do have one or two of the same type of spots on other areas of the same hand. What might they be?
Brief Answer:
These are palmar warts only
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
I have gone through the image of lesion.
These are actually palmar warts. A palmar wart can be flat. it is not necessary that every wart will be raised with irregular surface. As viral warts have a tendency to spread that is why you are having multiple lesions.
Now to manage the same, you may discuss these treatment options with your dermatologist
1)salicylic acid ointment or paint for local application
2)Paring of the lesion with or without trichloroacetic acid application
3)Cryotherapy of lesion
4)Cautery of lesion
Personally I prefer paring with TCA application or cryotherapy of lesions.
Hope this helped. Should there be any query, please write back.
Take care
These are palmar warts only
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
I have gone through the image of lesion.
These are actually palmar warts. A palmar wart can be flat. it is not necessary that every wart will be raised with irregular surface. As viral warts have a tendency to spread that is why you are having multiple lesions.
Now to manage the same, you may discuss these treatment options with your dermatologist
1)salicylic acid ointment or paint for local application
2)Paring of the lesion with or without trichloroacetic acid application
3)Cryotherapy of lesion
4)Cautery of lesion
Personally I prefer paring with TCA application or cryotherapy of lesions.
Hope this helped. Should there be any query, please write back.
Take care
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
