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All of a sudden on the back of my left hand between my pinky and ring finger i have a hard white scaly patch of skin about the size of a dime appear. i have never had skin problems before?

Q: all of a sudden on the back of my left hand between my pinky and ring finger i have a hard white scaly patch of skin about the size of a dime appear. i have never had skin problems before?

: Could this be a common wart? A physician or a dermatologist would have to inspect it in order to advise you.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Could this be a common wart? A physician or a dermatologist would have to inspect it in order to advise you.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/29/2022

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. If the lesion doubles in size, ulcerates, bleeds, or a nodule develops, see a doctor, otherwise you may watch and wait.

Answered 10/30/2022

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A member asked:

All of a sudden on the back of my left hand between my pinky and ring finger i have a hard white scaly patch of skin about the size of a dime appear. i have never had skin problems before?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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