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Hello. For The Past Week I Have Had Two Tiny
Question: Hello. For the past week I have had two tiny reddish brown spots on my fingertip. They are very close to one another. I just assumed they were blood blisters (I’ve had them before) and that they would clear up after a day or so. However, they show no sign of fading or going away. They protrude slightly, but are mostly ‘flat’ and under the skin. Since they’ve been there for around a week I’m now slightly worried that it might be something much more sinister like melanoma.
Brief Answer:
Probably bloody blisters due to microtrauma,follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms are probably related to bloody blisters.
One of the common causes of blood blisters can be microtrauma. There are usually caused by damaged blood vessels under the skin. Other possible causes can be nutritional deficiency.
Some advice that I can give to you are:
-use cool compresses in the area
-use vitamin K cream for local application.
-maintain the area elevated to reduce the symptoms
Usually the symptom heals after one or two weeks.
If the symptoms continue you should consult a dermatologist for a physical examination and further evaluations.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably bloody blisters due to microtrauma,follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms are probably related to bloody blisters.
One of the common causes of blood blisters can be microtrauma. There are usually caused by damaged blood vessels under the skin. Other possible causes can be nutritional deficiency.
Some advice that I can give to you are:
-use cool compresses in the area
-use vitamin K cream for local application.
-maintain the area elevated to reduce the symptoms
Usually the symptom heals after one or two weeks.
If the symptoms continue you should consult a dermatologist for a physical examination and further evaluations.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Okay, thanks. It’s not really possible to keep my finger elevated but I’ll try my best...did you receive the photo of my finger that I attached? Also, should I expect the blisters to fade away gradually or just disappear? I’m just a bit worried as they appeared so suddenly.
Brief Answer:
I received the attached photos, the blisters will fade away gradually.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
I already reviewed the attached photos. I concluded the diagnosis based on the photos.
The blisters will fade away gradually.
I also suggest you to follow all the advice that I give above.
The blisters need its time to heal. I suggest you not to worry.
Wish you good health dear.
Take care,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
I received the attached photos, the blisters will fade away gradually.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
I already reviewed the attached photos. I concluded the diagnosis based on the photos.
The blisters will fade away gradually.
I also suggest you to follow all the advice that I give above.
The blisters need its time to heal. I suggest you not to worry.
Wish you good health dear.
Take care,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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