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Dead skin growing out of finger
Dead skin is growing out of finger. It has been around 4 months, previously it was just like a pimple on the edge of the finger and palm, now it looks like small tentacles coming out of finger. What should we do in this case and what might be the root cause of this thing and how can we make it go!!! please help.
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It's viral wart..Undergo laser removal therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Abigail
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
It looks like a Wart. You will need to get it electrosurgically removed.
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Dr. Atika Agrawal
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Indore
It seems to be a viral infection known as wart
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Consult dermatologist asap to prevent it from spreading
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Avoid trying any medicines by yourself
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