I Have Wrinkles On My Fingers And Would Consider Them

Posted on Tue, 2 Apr 2019

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Question : I have wrinkles on my fingers and would consider them pruney. Similar to when in water but not exactly. They get worse during the day, and it dies down during the night so when I wake up it doesn't seem that bad. Two doctors originally though it was eczema, and I've tried countless lotions and prescribed Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream which I applied for months and weeks, and it has only gotten worse. Not sure what it is, but its very annoying and makes it difficult to work with my hands, which I have to do on a daily basis, as the tips are very more sensitive and not stiff like they used to be. Almost seem deflated.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and need to ask you few questions:
Are your fingers itchy?
Is there any history of allergic rhinitis, asthma or eczema in you or your family members?
Do you have itching or dry skin patches in any other body?
Do you have any other ailments or taking any medicines?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (29 minutes later)

Hello Dr. Asmeet,

My fingers are not itchy.

There is no history of any of this

No other patches on my body

No other medicines or ailments

Is there a chance that its thyroid related? Just after a quick google search it seemed like that may match?

Thanks,
Drew

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Go for certain lab tests

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Sometimes wrinkled fingers are associated with thyroid disorder, diabetes, vitamin D and vitamin B12 deficiency, dehydration and nerve dysfunction.
I would recommend you to get your thyroid function tests, fasting blood sugar levels, serum vitamin D and B 12 levels to rule out these conditions. Drink cleaner water.

Let me know if you have further doubts.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj