Question 1

i have a small lump on my left hand in between my thumb and first finger near my wrist it has a blue/black colour to it.
what is it please?

Accepted Answer

Ganglion?: Most likely a ganglion  cyst arising from the wrist joint or a tendon sheath. Could also be a thrombosed vein based on your description you should seek out an examination

Question 2

hi, i just noticed that my thumb nails lower half is getting white . it's like quarter moon shape. all the other fingers does not have that much white?

Accepted Answer

It is ok, normal: Thumb has the bigger nail and nail bed, and that is how nature made us. You probably noticed this now.

Question 3

i have smooth nails but can feel little ridges on some of my fingers mostly my thumbs! is this a sign to be worried about from my nails on my body?

Accepted Answer

Nail ridges: are normal in most cases but like the "growth rings" in the trunks of trees can indicate medical issues particularly if the run parallel to the cuticles.

Hope this helps!
PS Ask question again with PICTURES for possible additional help!
Dr Z

Question 4

could pkd cause horizontals ridges/indents in the nails? for years now i have them on both of my thumbs & sometimes on pointer fingers.

Accepted Answer

Nail ridges: Horizontal ridges are often an indicator of a health problem which requires medical attention. If you have just noticed ridges in your nails, you shouldn't panic, but you may want to make time to see a doctor to discuss the change.
One extremely common cause of ridges on fingernails is malnutrition or malabsorption. Many vitamin deficiencies cause ridges on fingernails, as the body's production o

Question 5

good day, i dropped a weight on my thumb. thumb is swolen and the entire nail is blue. when pressing the tip with other finger, goes white and immediately red again. pain has gone down but finger is still slightly painful. nail is sensitive to pressr?

Accepted Answer

Thumb Trauma: Please see your doctor.  If your accident has broken any bones they need to be in place for proper healing.  The nail will likely grow back. Peace and good health.

Question 6

what causes vertical ridges on thumb/finger nails?

Accepted Answer

Vertical nail ridges: Are often caused by aging. Other causes include anemia, splinter hemorrhages, or conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, trachyonchia or peripheral vascular disease.

Question 7

what causes finger and thumb nail fungus ?

Accepted Answer

Nail fungus answers: Nail fungus (both finger- and toe-nail) is caused most often by fungal organisms that like skin, also known as dermatophytes. It is less commonly caused by yeasts. It takes a long time to treat it, but it can be successfully and safely resolved with both medicines by mouth and specialized lasers. These 2 may be combined in difficult cases, and topical medicines may also be needed.

Question 8

i woke up and notice my left thumb was hurting when applied pressure on the finger nail why does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

You may have: an ingrown nail...
In the meantime

SOAK it SOAK it SOAK it
This helps most reasons for this pain!

Dr Z

Question 9

what does the white spots under the fingers mean? i have the white half moons plus i have a lot of white dots. plus my thumb nail has a indent, why?

Accepted Answer

Trauma or nutrition: Trauma to the nail can cause white areas. Yeast and nutritional deficiencies are another sign that can cause this. Some medications have been known to alter the structure of the nail.

Question 10

i cut out a chunk of my thumb on pad oposite of the finger nail. the cut is about 1/8ths inch deep and bit more than half the size of dime in diameter. the cut happened 48 hours ago and i have been changing the bandage daily with neosporin added. should i

Accepted Answer

First : First things first, have you had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years? If not, you really need one. Thank goodness you had a superficial cut. You may need to use non-stick bandage to avoid ripping the top off of the cut. Sometimes, if the bandage is adherent, soaking it can help to remove the bandage without pulling off whatever scab has formed.  If the area becomes red, hot, swollen, or has red streaks, purulent drainage or you develop fever, then it has become infected.  Infections on fingers and hands can be really problematic. If there is any sign of infection, you need to get medical care asap.

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I have a small lump on my left hand in between my thumb and first finger near my wrist it has a blue/black colour to it. what is it please?

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Hi, i just noticed that my thumb nails lower half is getting white . it's like quarter moon shape. all the other fingers does not have that much white?

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I have smooth nails but can feel little ridges on some of my fingers mostly my thumbs! is this a sign to be worried about from my nails on my body?

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Could pkd cause horizontals ridges/indents in the nails? for years now i have them on both of my thumbs & sometimes on pointer fingers.

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Good day, i dropped a weight on my thumb. thumb is swolen and the entire nail is blue. when pressing the tip with other finger, goes white and immediately red again. pain has gone down but finger is still slightly painful. nail is sensitive to pressr?

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What causes vertical ridges on thumb/finger nails?

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What causes finger and thumb nail fungus ?

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I woke up and notice my left thumb was hurting when applied pressure on the finger nail why does it hurt?

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What does the white spots under the fingers mean? i have the white half moons plus i have a lot of white dots. plus my thumb nail has a indent, why?

A member asked:

I cut out a chunk of my thumb on pad oposite of the finger nail. the cut is about 1/8ths inch deep and bit more than half the size of dime in diameter. the cut happened 48 hours ago and i have been changing the bandage daily with neosporin added. should i

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