For the last two weeks or so my fingertips are remaining wrinkled and shriveled throughout the day, and now they are becoming sensitive. It feels uncofortable to type. I have not been submerging my hands in water or taking long baths or any of the sort. Is this a symptom of something? Should I be paying more attention to this?
2007-05-23 10:57:20 · 9 answers · asked by nmaria 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The problem is from dry skin (you can search the web for xerosis). Which can be caused by dehydration as mentioned in a previous answer, but it can also be caused by vitamin A deficiency (which is usually a symptom of some other problem) or by diabetes. Try to eliminate dehydration as cause - drink plain water or something like gatorade, and if you can, use a hand lotion containing glycerin overnight by coating your hands and wearing cotton gloves. It the condition doesn't clear up in a day or two by drinking more water than normal, then its probably a good idea to visit the doctor.
2007-05-23 11:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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For the last two weeks or so my fingertips are remaining wrinkled and shriveled throughout the day, and now they are becoming sensitive. It feels uncofortable to type. I have not been submerging my hands in water or taking long baths or any of the sort. Is this a symptom of something? Should I be...
2015-08-07 00:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wrinkled Fingertips
2016-10-05 03:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fingertips started wrinkling about a year ago. I had other vague symptoms but eventually I had some wrinkling in my heels along with numbness in my feet. After seeing several doctors and having a nerve conduction test-I learned that I have a genetic disease called
CMT. It causes neuropathy in lower legs and hands-which causes muscle atrophy. The muscle atrophy is what caused the wrinkling in my finger tips. If you have wrinkling-go to the doctor!
2016-11-05 13:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you taking in enough water. Keeping yourself hydrated is a big part of staying healthy and keeping your body functioning properly. If you notice any cracking in the skin, bleeding, or discoloration, be sure to take a visit to the doctors.
Good luck and get well soon!! :-)
2007-05-23 11:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may be dehydrated. Drink lots of fluids and see if the fingertips change.
2007-05-28 14:20:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be nerve damage too. Get to a Dr. Yes, you should pay more attention to this! If the M.D.s cannot help, get to a chiropractor. They are great nerve Dr.s
2007-05-28 14:02:50 · answer #7 · answered by Suzieq 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
see a doctor
2007-05-23 11:04:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been using any cleaning products? Try moisturizer.
2007-05-23 11:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by Deb S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i might be poisin ivy
2007-05-23 11:00:29 · answer #10 · answered by Marie 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋