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My finger tip skin hardens and forms a sensitive callous- like layer around my nails. preexisting callouses swell and have a yellowish color. help!

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Callouses: You may have ungual warts, rather than callouses. They are hard to treat and you see a dermatologist for help

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 9/19/2014

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A member asked:

My finger tip skin hardens and forms a sensitive callous- like layer around my nails. preexisting callouses swell and have a yellowish color. help!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Italia agreed

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