Question 1

painful red bumps on knuckles. happening  on &off for years.what could this be? it doesn't itch, its not dry skin, nor is it hard in nature.

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Painful red bumps: There are several different causes for painful red bumps on the knuckles.  The condition needs to be evaluated by a physician in order to come to a correct diagnosis. Treatment depends on the diagnosis.

Question 2

i have a little bump on my knuckle. it is pinhead sized and flesh colored and not very raised off the skin. result of my dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Sounds very small: Something so small could be almost anything. A wart, a plugged pore, etc. Doesn't sound like anything to be concerned about right now. You can take a photo and submit it through a virtual consult on HealthTap Prime if it's getting bigger.

Question 3

i have lupus (so they think) latelyive been getting dry patchy areas on the knuckles closest to my nails this just dry skin? and why only on knuckles

Accepted Answer

Rash: Having lupus predisposes you to other autoimmune disorders. I think you need to have your rheumatologist look at the rash to have a proper diagnosis and determine how to treat it.

Question 4

hi!
i'm having the same problem with is dry skin on my wrist and knuckles. it doesn't itch; it burns. what can i do? most people sat aloe would help.

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Certain moisturizers: suggest  using curel healing oint or cerave healing cream often...also use cotton lined vinyl gloves if doing housework/dishes....if no better in few wks, see dermatologist...also rec  dove unscented soap for sens skin

Question 5

i have a brown spot that has the texture of dry skin on the knuckle of my left big toe. what can this be?

Accepted Answer

: Could be a wart

Question 6

i have one small blister like, almost in line with my skin level but a little raised, spot on my knuckle, possible result of my dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Identify the cause: More information would be very helpful - did you injure yourself? Many times friction type injury will cause blistering. Burns, frost bites could cause blistering. Any other symptoms, any joint issues underneath that blister? 
Is it getting better, or worse? Any other associated symptoms?

Question 7

really dry skin on big toe knuckle? how can i get rid of this?

Accepted Answer

Hand cream: Most dry skin problems respond to simple moisturizing. The trick is to apply consistently until the skin softens. Also be careful not wear irritating shoes. If the problem doesn't resolve, see a podiatrist who can prescribe a stronger skin softening agent like urea cream.

Question 8

my bones itch well thats what it feels like on my shins and knuckles and jaw line its like a itch i can never fully scratch its not dry skin or in the?

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See MD: Could be a symptoms of a number of disease processes. See your MD for evaluation.

Question 9

i've dry skin on my fingers around the knuckle areas. i've thyroid since young, but it is inactive. could this be the reason? i'm 46 now. tks doc.

Accepted Answer

Hupothyroid dry skin: Hypothyroidism can cause dry and rough skin, you did not mention if you are taking thyroid replacement with thyroid hormone and if your thyroid functions are normal that is t3, (liothyronine) t4, and tsh
you can use a hand moisturiser after you wash hands every time and get your thyroid profile tested if it is normal as you say you have inactive thyroid since young.

Question 10

i have very dry skin on my hands they crack and bleed around the knuckles i use a liquid hand soap and handcream when i wash them it helps some but ..?

Accepted Answer

Hand dermatitits: You might be over washing. Use a non soap cleanser such as cerave cleanser. Use a thick cream to moisturize not a lotion. You might also try an otc mild topical steroid. If no better see your dermatologist.

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Painful red bumps on knuckles. happening on &off for years.what could this be? it doesn't itch, its not dry skin, nor is it hard in nature.

A member asked:

I have a little bump on my knuckle. it is pinhead sized and flesh colored and not very raised off the skin. result of my dry skin?

A member asked:

I have lupus (so they think) latelyive been getting dry patchy areas on the knuckles closest to my nails this just dry skin? and why only on knuckles

A member asked:

Hi! i'm having the same problem with is dry skin on my wrist and knuckles. it doesn't itch; it burns. what can i do? most people sat aloe would help.

A member asked:

I have a brown spot that has the texture of dry skin on the knuckle of my left big toe. what can this be?

A member asked:

I have one small blister like, almost in line with my skin level but a little raised, spot on my knuckle, possible result of my dry skin?

A member asked:

Really dry skin on big toe knuckle? how can i get rid of this?

A member asked:

My bones itch well thats what it feels like on my shins and knuckles and jaw line its like a itch i can never fully scratch its not dry skin or in the?

A member asked:

I've dry skin on my fingers around the knuckle areas. i've thyroid since young, but it is inactive. could this be the reason? i'm 46 now. tks doc.

A member asked:

I have very dry skin on my hands they crack and bleed around the knuckles i use a liquid hand soap and handcream when i wash them it helps some but ..?

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