HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

What Causes Pyogenic Granuloma On Nails?

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2014

Question: Hi i had false nails on and went to a beautician for about 6 months. They filed my nails quite a bit. About a month ago my one finger became sensitive. It looked like there was a blood spot under my skin. I opened up and it started bleeding EXESSIVELY, like dripping on the floor and i battle to get it to stop. Its now a week and it has not get any better. It is painfull, like n pulse in it and if i accidently use it the bleeding start. I think it is some kind of fungus but dont know how to treat it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: pyogenic granuloma Detailed Answer: Hello Probably you have developed a condition called as pyogenic granuloma. It is a collection of blood vessels which bleed on touch. It is very important for me to see the lesions. Can you please upload a photograph of the lesion. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management. There is an option to upload photo on right side of query page. Please utilize it. Waiting for your response. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 minutes later)

Its feels like my clans on the side of the problem in my neck is swollen(common with me that my clans get swolen)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer: pyogenic granuloma Detailed Answer: Hello It is looking like pyogenic granuloma. The lesion need to be removed using a radiofrequency ablator. It can be easily done on opd basis by a dermatologist. The glands if neck are swollen because lymph from fingers drain to neck glands. Hence any injury to fingers will cause swelling in neck. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

Thank you so much

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer: Welcome Detailed Answer: You are most welcome

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