My Left Thumb Right Around The Nail Has What Looks

Posted on Wed, 10 Jun 2020

Question: My left thumb right around the nail has what looks to be extremely dry skin, but no lotions I have tried work. The skin is cracked, scaly, tender at times, and at one area is raised up. What could it be?

Answered by Dr. Vasudha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most possibly allergic reaction.

Detailed Answer:
Hi woolsey9998,
Thanks for the query.I understand your question.
The lesion you have around your finger nails -
- Can be just dry skin due to exposure to cold./disease like diabetes(not very much possible in your case unless you have family history/you are over weight)
-Fungal infection..where it is
associated with intense itching
-It can be allergic reaction to
toiletories you are hypersensitive to you(soaps,detergents,cosmetics or any chemical substances you are handling)
-It can be dry type of exema .
-It can be autoimmune disorder like psoriasis...
*Self care...Start applying moisturiser that suits you, multiple times a day.
-Mix a dot of skin steroid creame over the counter twice a day with the moisturiser.
-Change the bath soap to a plain glycerine soap & for cleaning soaps, start using gloves.
-Avoid using chemical reagents without gloves.
* If there is no responce within 15 days you need investigations(cbc, skin biopsy) along with a dermatologists advise for oral medication to be added to local therapy...so please consult a dermatologist.
I hope that helps you.Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.
*I would suggest following tests to confirm the cause

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj