Suggest Treatment For Corn On Finger

Posted on Fri, 24 Oct 2014

Question: Hi,

I found a hard mark on my left hand finger. Pharmasist told me that it might be a corn. Kindly suggest..

Thanks,
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload a photograph

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query.

I would keep a possibility of either a "Corn" or it may be a "Wart/Verruca". Kindly upload a clear digital photograph of the lesion.

I would like to gather more information regarding your concern so that I may be able to guide you better.

-How long has it been there?Has it increased in size?
-Is it painful, when pressed or otherwise?

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (35 minutes later)

Yes. It hasnt increased by size but painfull

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Punctate keratosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I have reviewed the photographs. I can see a single lesion situated right in one of creases of the finger.

I would keep a possibility of a "Punctate keratosis of the palms and soles". In this condition the lesions presents as small, round depressions filled with conical keratinous plugs, which typically occur on the creases of the palms, fingers, and, less commonly, on the soles.

The lesions are aggravated by friction, and, they may be painful.

If I was the treating doctor I would have treated a lesion such as this with topical keratolytics like salicyclic acid solution/ointment (the same which we use for corns or calluses as well). Keratolytic preparations soften the lesions which can then be paired gradually, a little everyday, with a scalpel blade. A dermatologist or a surgeon would demonstrate you the technique of pairing.

A single lesion can also be removed surgically with either a cautery machine or a radiofrequency cautery. I would suggest a visit to a dermatologist for the same, if it is too bothersome/painful or if keratolytics prove ineffective after a fair trial for few weeks.

So for now you may try a keratolytic preparation (the same which we use for corns or callus) prescribed by your physician and use it locally. You may seek an appointment with a dermatologist 2-3 weeks later.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Thanks. Can i use the babdage for removing corn

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, you can. The bandage would serve the purpose.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 minutes later)

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E