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Herpetic Whitlow?
I started to get these lumps on my thumb about two weeks ago. It started with one now there are 4-5. I also have 2 on one of my fingers on my other hand.
The lumps are slightly raised and painful when pressed. Also they seem to have a small dark spot/fluid bubble, which is growing in size as these lumps have developed.
From searching on the internet I have found an image that's very similar to what I have. Apparently it's Herpetic Whitlow, however I can't find any other images that resemble what I have, so I'm not really sure if the image I found online is actually Herpetic Whitlow.
My Image: http://db.tt/wlCSI7o2
Online image I found: http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/W/herpetic_whitlow.html
Thoughts?
The lumps are slightly raised and painful when pressed. Also they seem to have a small dark spot/fluid bubble, which is growing in size as these lumps have developed.
From searching on the internet I have found an image that's very similar to what I have. Apparently it's Herpetic Whitlow, however I can't find any other images that resemble what I have, so I'm not really sure if the image I found online is actually Herpetic Whitlow.
My Image: http://db.tt/wlCSI7o2
Online image I found: http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/W/herpetic_whitlow.html
Thoughts?
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this isn't likely to be whitlow. It would be unusual for whitlow to occur on this many different areas. Be seen promptly for a proper exam by a medical professional.
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