Possible Skin Conditions

Below you will find pictures and information about conditions that affect the fingers of adults. Constant environmental exposure to the fingers put them at risk to a variety of chemical and infectious problems. Infections include warts, herpetic whitlow, and bacterial infections. Paronychia is a particular type of bacterial infection that occurs around the nail and requires drainage by a physician. Chemicals (such as from household products, plants, and animals) can cause irritant contact dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis, which are 2 types of irritating rash. Dyshidrotic dermatitis can cause a scaly, itchy rash on the fingers, although the cause of this condition is not clear.