Can You Tell What These Growths Are On My Fingers And What, If Anything, I Should Do?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jul 2020

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Question : Can you tell what these growths are on my fingers and what, if anything, I should do? They don't hurt or itch. I think I have one on the next finger over too. The first picture shows them circled and the next picture does not have the circles.

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (0 minute later)

I just wanted to add that I think the biggest one has been there for a couple of months and the others I think are newer.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
warts

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have viewed the Image.

They seem like warts/ verrucae to me. I would suggest that you use a topical keratolytic e.g salicylic acid and lactic acid lotion (Wartnil liquid) once daily.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 hours later)

Thank you. I have a few more questions. Is this considered a type of HPV? What causes it? Will the topical treatment you recommended stop it from spreading?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Warts/ Verruca Vulgaris

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

yes, warts are an infection. HPV causes them. Topical treatment is supposed to help by resolving them and preventing further spread.

Take care

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