Question 1

it feels like my fingers are burning?

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Several thoughts: If you work a lot with your hands in household cleaning agents you could have a mild chemical burn. If so try using gloves. Are you diabetic ?  It could be neuropathy esp if your feet are numb. I would see your doctor as a lot of things in term of neuropathies and a condition called reflex sympathetic dystrophy that are possible.

Question 2

burning finger tips?

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Neuropathy: It's possibly neuropathy symptoms.  There are many treatment options for this but it's important to know the cause.  See your doctor to get this evaluated.

Question 3

how do i treat burns to my finger?

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Depends...: On how large and deep the burn is. In general, a burn that heals in less than three weeks does not need surgery. Initial treatment is to wash with soap and water 1-2 times a day, apply an antibiotic ointment (bacitracin) and a bandaid. Elevate the injured hand above your heart to prevent throbbing and keep moving the injured finger to prevent stiffness--it should gradually heal.

Question 4

what would cause my fingers to start burning out of no where?

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Frost : bite could cause chronic nerve damage with similar symptoms. Certain vitamin deficiencies also.

Question 5

what would be a good way for me to care for minor finger burns?

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Antibiotic ointment: For a small 2nd-degree (i.e., partial-thickness) burn, keep it clean with washing and keep it gooped up with antibiotic ointment (e.g., bacitracin, polysporin, (bacitracin and polymyxin) neosporin, triple-antibiotic ointment) until it is healed, which will take a few days to up to 3 weeks. For the pain, use minor analgesics, such as Ibuprofen or acetaminophen. If it doesn't heal or seems infected, seek medical attention.

Question 6

finger feels like its burning diabetes?

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Could be?: Some people are more prone to develop diabetic neuropathy and lower average sugar levels and others.  Would be unlikely to affect just one finger.  Keep your blood sugar i deal.  These finger symptoms might come and go but they are not life threatening.

Question 7

what shall i apply on the burn on my finger?

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Simple CAre: Burns are the response of the tissues to injury from heat. It is simply inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. Depth determines care.  Do not use ice worsens already injured skin. Cool water soaks help as can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Avoid any further damage as this can cause scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps.

Question 8

why do i have itchy burning fingers?

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Depends: It can be anything from a dermatological condition- do you see any skin peeling if so you can have dyshidrotic eczema or a fungus.
Or you can have something like carpal tunnel syndrome. (for the latter see an orthopedist.).

Question 9

what can you do if you burn your finger?

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Ice: Quickly find an ice pack or a bag of something like frozen peas, and put it on the burned spot for 15 minutes.  Do not cover it with butter or oil.  The cold will take away the pain, keep the burn from spreading and maximize the healing.  If you delay in this, you will have to live with the pain so do it as soon as possible.

Question 10

i have burn on finger- 3rd degree, what to do?

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3rd degree burn: Means full thickness skin injury with no sensation and dead skin. Most of this needs debbridement and skin grafting. A circular burn may need to be released, called an escharotomy to allow circulation. 3rd degree burns need expert care to avoid problems, tissue loss, infection, chronic scarring and contracture, see a specialist.

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