Question 1

i have splits and cracks on my fingertips. i want to know if this could be a fungus or related to any medication i am taking (eltroxin and dexatril)?

Accepted Answer

Cracked fingers: While I am not a dermatologist, i know I have a prblem myself with cracking finger tips as well as the sides of my fingers. My dermatologist diagnosed my condition as something called dyshydrosis. My condition, when it flares up, improves quickly with an ointment called temavate. It is expensive but comes in generic. You should see your dr. To discuss this. It may be something else.

Question 2

why does my fingertip itch sometime?

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Fingertip itching.: There are so many possible reasons that  I can't even venture a guess.

Question 3

why would capilaries die in my fingertip?

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Smoking: There is a disease called buerger disease that effects the small arteries and veins in the fingertips causing them of close. Smoking increases the incidence. We see it in men more often but smokers the most. Usually there is burning or numbness in the fingers or toes. If you smoke stop now.

Question 4

what to do to heal an inflamed nerve on your fingertip?

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Carpal tunnel: You may have carpal tunnel. Wrist splint at night my help.

Question 5

my fingertips are suddenly hot with no visible symptoms. what could it be?

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Hot fingertips: This can be a vasoactive phenomenon called Raynaud or just eactive vasodilation. I would recommend seeing a vascular surgeon or a neurologist

Question 6

my child's fingertips appear to be going to white, then going back to normal, then white again.?

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Cold related color?: Usually quick changes in skin color can be related to blood vessels. In this case, if blood vessels get small to conserve heat, color will turn more white. If they stay that way, you may see blue. When the vessels get bigger again, you may see flushing, or pink to red. Some people have more reactive vessels than others, and some can experience pain/tingling with this, such as with reynaud's.

Question 7

can an infected fingertip cause illness?

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Paronychia vs. felon: The most common infection in the fingertip 
area is a paronychia, which is at the nail margin on either or both sides. If the infection is deeper, this can form a so-called felon and be very painful, and could possibly endanger the rest of the finger.

Question 8

i have sudden tingling in my fingertips.?

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Several reasons: We all get tinfling in our fingers occasionally but if it stays or reoccurs frequently it is worth getting it checked out by your doc.

Question 9

why is there tingling in all of my fingertips?

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Nerve compression: You might be suffering from carpal tunnel or cubital tunnel syndrome. I would recommend an evaluation with a hand surgeon.

Question 10

why is it tjat fingertips bleed profusely when cut?

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Blood supply.: Because of their blood supply. Apply pressure.

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I have splits and cracks on my fingertips. i want to know if this could be a fungus or related to any medication i am taking (eltroxin and dexatril)?

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Why does my fingertip itch sometime?

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Why would capilaries die in my fingertip?

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What to do to heal an inflamed nerve on your fingertip?

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My fingertips are suddenly hot with no visible symptoms. what could it be?

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My child's fingertips appear to be going to white, then going back to normal, then white again.?

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Can an infected fingertip cause illness?

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I have sudden tingling in my fingertips.?

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Why is there tingling in all of my fingertips?

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Why is it tjat fingertips bleed profusely when cut?

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