Every day we greet with a tight handshake, actively gesticulate, women show off a bright manicure. Well-groomed hands have long ceased to be a luxury. Now it is a necessity. But what to do if there are growths on the fingers of the hands ? This is a rather unpleasant problem, delivering not only aesthetic discomfort, but also demonstrating health problems.
Dangerous bump
Cones on the fingers grow at any age. The growth on the phalanx of the finger is usually called a synovial cyst, or hygroma. It is a small bump filled with a liquid viscous mass. Hygroma is most often located on the joint of the finger or next to the nail. It may have a flesh or pinkish color. This disease is most often found in people whose work is associated with intense manual labor (for example, pianists, massage therapists, etc.).
Why does the problem appear
The reasons for this deviation may be:
- Heredity.
- Finger joint disease - arthritis.
- Brush injuries. Multiple bruises in this area may well cause the appearance of a synovial cyst.
Finger growth is three times more common in women than in men. And, most interestingly, the younger generation (at 20-28 years old).
Symptoms
Hygroma has a typical appearance of a bump and is located on a finger joint. In its structure, it is very dense, although it is also elastic. Clinical manifestations depend on its size. If the growth on the finger is still small, then it will be almost invisible. But the more he gets, the stronger the discomfort. In this case, a person may feel discomfort and pain.
The synovial cyst often appears suddenly. For a couple of days, its size can increase by two centimeters. Sometimes it grows very slowly, and the patient does not feel pain. But, as a rule, unpleasant sensations always appear with pressure.
Treatment
If you find growths on your fingers (see the photo in the article), you should definitely show them to your doctor in order to exclude the likelihood of a malignant tumor and the presence of other diseases. Moreover, lipoma and atheroma are almost identical to hygroma.
The specialist will examine the growth on the finger and give it an estimate. If necessary, the doctor may additionally prescribe any tests.
Disease of the joints of the fingers of the hands is the initial stage of the occurrence of the bump. Therefore, it is better to contact the clinic already in the presence of the first symptoms of arthritis.
For the diagnosis of synovial cysts apply:
- puncture (puncture for content analysis);
- X-ray
- ultrasound examination of the cone;
- MRI
Conservative treatment
The growth on the phalanx of the finger of the hand with a diagnosis of "synovial cyst in the initial stage" is eliminated by conservative methods:
- medicinal paraffin;
- mud applications;
- ultraviolet radiation;
- electrophoresis.
Sometimes a cyst is opened in order to pump out the contents. Then, anti-inflammatory and other therapeutic drugs are introduced into it and a bandage is applied.
Surgical treatment
Usually, conservative therapy does not help, and hygroma grows over time. Surgical excision is the most reliable way to remove a synovial cyst.
A bursectomy is a procedure for excising a hygroma on a finger. Indications for it are:
- pain in the bumps;
- aesthetic discomfort;
- rapid growth of hygroma;
- limited movement of the finger.
If surgical intervention is necessary, the help of a highly qualified doctor is very important, since the bottom of the cone can be deep. The operation must be carried out carefully so as not to disrupt the motor functions of the finger. One wrong move can exacerbate an already difficult situation.
Laser therapy is also effective. It has several advantages:
- significant anti-inflammatory effect from laser exposure;
- lack of large scars and trauma to surrounding tissues;
- elimination of complications;
- rapid healing of wounds.
Laser surgery is performed under the influence of a local anesthetic.
Often, a carbon dioxide laser is used to remove hygroma. The doctor directs the high-energy beam to the bump, cuts the skin and removes the capsule. After the operation, a sterile dressing is applied.
Alternative methods of treatment
The disease has a long history. People have learned to deal with this ailment with folk remedies. But before using this or that method, you need to consult a doctor.
- Copper plate. If there are growths on the fingers, some people put a coin on them. It is calcined over a fire and kept in saline. After that, the plate is applied to the finger, wrapped with a bandage and left for three days. Next, the coin is washed and the procedure is repeated.
- Jellyfish. Her pieces are superimposed on the bump for 3 hours. The procedure is harmless. It can be carried out daily.
- Cabbage juice. Vegetable is passed through a meat grinder and squeezed juice. It is drunk daily in a glass for a month.
- Aloe with honey. To prepare the mixture, honey and aloe are taken in equal amounts and rye flour is added. Knead the dough, then apply overnight and wrap with polyethylene.
- Tea mushroom. Pieces of mushroom are applied for three hours.
Effect of treatment
Patients who underwent surgery usually remain satisfied. The growth on the finger under the skin again worries only 5% of people who have already had surgery. As a rule, this happens only if the procedure was carried out by an unqualified specialist.
Finger skin growth
The common name for diseases characterized by the formation of skin growths and keratinization of the tissue sounds like keratosis. Patients may experience both partial and complete keratosis. This ailment is characterized by proliferation and damage to surrounding tissues.
Reasons for the appearance
The sources of development of this disease are not fully understood. The main ones are believed to be as follows:
- Heredity.
- Skin burns, long exposure to the sun.
- Genetic mutations.
- Problems with the endocrine system.
- Negative environmental impact.
- Age-related changes (for example, tooth loss, due to which the body lacks nutrients, or menopause in women).
- Skin contact with chemicals.
It cannot be said that people who have undergone chemotherapy and have AIDS patients very often suffer from keratoses.
Treatment
If there are growths on the skin, you need to contact a dermatologist. He will prescribe a histological examination and a biopsy to exclude cancer.
Pay attention to the skin of the hands. With the appearance of coarsened areas or the appearance of growths, the first thing you need to do is adjust your diet. It is recommended to consume a lot of vegetables, fruits, herbs, fish and cereals. It is also necessary to enrich food with vitamin complexes and oils (sea buckthorn, amaranth, cedar).
At any stage of the disease, hormonal ointments and antibiotics are used to treat keratosis. They help relieve symptoms of the disease. Then, wound healing agents are applied to enhance tissue regeneration. Sometimes, to eliminate the problem, apply creams designed to soften the keratinized areas, and also produce mechanical curettage.
Keratosis Removal Methods:
- radio knife
- laser therapy;
- electrocoagulation;
- cryotherapy;
- deep chemical peeling.
Contraindications to mechanical curettage:
- if the growth on the finger occurs for an unknown reason, while oncology is not yet excluded;
- with diabetes;
- with acute respiratory infections and SARS;
- with herpes;
- during pregnancy;
- with cardiovascular diseases.
For the prevention and exclusion of repeated keratosis, it is recommended to use therapeutic creams.
The growth on the phalanx of the finger in the form of a coarse tissue is often found in people whose professional activity is associated with constant pressure on this area. After treatment, such an effect must be avoided, otherwise the risk of a relapse of the disease increases. At the first signs of corns formation, sagging skin, etc., nutrition should be adjusted.
It has not been established for certain what exactly causes keratosis. But one thing we know for sure: the disease quickly spreads to surrounding tissues. Therefore, early treatment will help to avoid many complications.
After therapy, you must continue to follow a diet and, if possible, eliminate the root cause of the disease.