Why Since Last Night I Have Had The Feeling Of A Paper Cut Or Splinter In My Right Pointer Finger?

Posted on Tue, 27 Apr 2021

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Question : Since last night, I have had the feeling of a paper cut or splinter in my right pointer finger but I do not see anything there, even with a magnifying glass. Is it possible I have an extremely tiny cut? Or could this be a sign of something else?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It’s possible

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but i would like to see a photo of your finger attached as a report in a follow up query.. However it could be a tiny break in the skin, I would recommend that you apply an antibiotic ointment three to five times daily to help resolve any possible cuts.. I hope you find this helpful. If you don’t have any other clarifications then please close the discussion.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (2 hours later)

The white part of the fingernail of the circled finger in this picture is the sensitive area. I think the sensitivity is mainly underneath the nail.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/v1momam4sqmye96/IMG_4072.jpg?dl=0

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please attach timo a follow up query

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, hello again.. I am sorry the link doesn’t seem to work, can you please attach it as a report in a follow up query? or mail it to YYYY@YYYY

kind regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T