A member asked:

I have tiny holes in the creases of my palms. they look like tons of tiny pin pricks. when tuned or scratched the skin easily comes off. what are they?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Skin: People with marked xerosis and contact dermatitis could have dry skin and scaling. It is difficult to say your condition with out evaluation. A dermatologist or your pcp could help.

Answered 12/21/2020

4.9k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have tiny holes in the creases of my palms. they look like tons of tiny pin pricks. when tuned or scratched the skin easily comes off. what are they?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have pimples on my back.and one pimple has scab on it. is it still contact skin??.i took a massage and the person giving massage had two small scratches in his hand.he had no bleeding in his hand. i am worried about contracting hiv or hcv

A member asked:

I have a small dry skin rash on my hand, it heals but every time after shower, it gets red again. is it contact dermatitis? or simply because I'm not drinking enough water?

A member asked:

I have a cluster if small round, most flat bumps on my palm that are very tiny and appear fluid filled but are deeper in the skin. They itch a bit. ?

A member asked:

Tiny painless bump on the center of my palm. It's almost the color of my skin, bit tan w/ a dark tiny pinpoint center. Smooth to the touch. What is it?

A member asked:

Small tapioca color bump on palm of finger. firm to touch and looks like its under the top layer of skin. hurts a little w pressed. what could it be?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have small pin prick sized dots around the palm of my hand. Some of them are brown and a few are red. No itch or pain. But they make my skin dry?

Small bumps on palms filled with clear thick fluid peal first layer skin back and u will see cluster of small pin holes in the underlying skin.?

How long does a scab take to form on a small scrape on the palm of my hand? Fingernail scratched off top layer of skin, little/no blood, used betadine

Tiny purple bump on hand (size if the head of a pin), but I don't remember an injury. Hemorrhage? Insect bite? It's painless.

I have small skin tone bumps on my hand and to the middle of my forearm. They are scattered in different places and they itch. When I scratch them or rub them they burn. Any suggestions?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?