- female
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm noticing that the skin on my fingertips is suddenly getting thicker and kind of dry. Its happening on both my hand and foot fingers. I used to have really soft fingertips before, so I'm a bit concerned about this change. The skin is so thick that I actually have to shape them. I generally have oily skin, so this is quite new for me. What could be causing this?
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Visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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