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Skin is in tiny seperated layers on tip of middle finger, runs right up to nail but doesnt go further, what is it? no pus, fungal trmnt does not work
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It might be time: for a dermatology evaluation to determine the cause of this. Take care.
Answered 7/2/2014
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Steroid cream: Could be a dyshydrosis. That is treated with a steroid cream. For better results use in "under occlusion", meaning wear some medical latex gloves over the creamed lesion, (or a finger cot). over night. May take a few days for improvement
Answered 1/2/2017
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