1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Skin, Hair and Nails

  4. Index finger - swollen, hard, itchy.

Index finger - swollen, hard, itchy

2017-09-13 10:17:18
Hi, the bottom portion of my index finger is hard and slightly swollen, and is very itchy. Attaching a pic with this question. It's been like this since a few months now. Please advise.
176 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

It seems to be an allergic dermatitis rash. But the swelling that you are reporting could be indicative of a localized infection. Kindly meet with a dermatologist in person so it can be properly examined. It is nothing major, will be easily controlled but getting it properly assessed is important. Hope this was helpful.
Next Steps
Consult a qualified dermatologist.

Answered2017-09-14 13:22:20

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Try These Home Remedies to Get Rid of Dry and Itchy Scalp

Dr.Adil Hingora

An itchy scalp! Oops. Cause for concern as well as a reason for social embarrassment. Instead of anti-dandruff shampoos, ... Read more

5 Do's to Prevent Itchy Skin in Winters

Dr.Sonam Ramrakhiani

With the falling temperatures, the skin undergoes a series of changes which are responsible for the overall appearance a ... Read more

Imagine a Life Free of Psoriasis

Dr.Shambulingaiah S. Hiremath

Psoriasis (from Greek meaning "itching condition" or "being itchy",[1] from psora, "itch" and -sis, "action, condition"; ... Read more

8 Common Causes of Itchy Ears

Dr.Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

Itchy ears are a common problem that can bother you but are not usually harmful. Your ears are full of sensitive neurolo ... Read more

5 Natural Home Remedies to Treat Itchy Scalp

Dr.A Mohamad Saleem

Are you finding it difficult to resist the urge to scratch your head? An itchy scalp can not only be annoying but also e ... Read more

Here's How to Manage Dry Itchy Skin

Dr.Kinjal Shah

Managing dry skin:Dry skin is also known as Xerosis. It is an uncomfortable condition characterised by itching, scaling ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Acne keeps coming back?

Consult Now

Struggling with pimples?

Consult Now

Can’t get rid of skin infections?

Consult Now

Tired of hair-fall?

Consult Now

Dandruff not going away?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Boil is treated but left a hard lump

79980 Views
I had a boil . It healed but a hard lump is there which is not painful but it itches sometimes.It's been ...Read More

Itchy, hard and painful bumps on butts

8350 Views
Hv this cond for more than 10 years.i hv lots of itchy and painful bumps on my butt cheeks , its is on an ...Read More

Old splinter now a hard painful bump

4146 Views
Hi. I got a splinter in my finger about 5 months back but no matter how hard I try I just cannot find it ...Read More

Hard or firm lump on my inner thigh

3131 Views
I have a hard or firm lump between my skin of inner thigh. It is painless in normal but causes pain when ...Read More

Lump in webbing between thumb and finger

3038 Views
I have lump between my thumb and index finger due to injury. While playing cricket, a ball stuck my thumb ...Read More

Hard water problem for hairfall

64 Views
My name is sushma. I am 42 years old. I use hard water. Because of that I have hairfall and my hair is ve ...Read More

Paronychia

42 Views
From past few weeks she is suffering from paronychia in index finger. Also some itchiness on other index ...Read More

Hard skin on feet fingers

133 Views
My foot finger have hard skin . It doesn't pain. But it's disturbing.there are also cracks on toes .both ...Read More

Hard skin (less itchy) in my legs & hand

33 Views
Sir, For the last few years I have been suffering with the Hard Skin issue in my Legs, feet, foot, finge ...Read More

Infection on index finger

51 Views
My right hand index finger is having allergy, skin is peeling off and it is increasing day be day. Slight ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.