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i have a small lump under the skin on my knuckle... not sure if its a wart? how can i tell?

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Given the fact that it is only below the skin surface, I do not believe that it is a wart.
A wart is generally a small, rough tumor, typically on hands and feet, that can resemble a cauliflower or a solid blister.
This may be a friction callus or a small cyst.
Regards
Dr. Gupta

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is there a way to treat it if it is not a wart

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Hi,
If it is callus then you can apply keratolytic creams containing urea, salicylic acid or lactic acid. If it is a cyst and causing lot of irritation, then that can be aspirated by a surgeon.
Regards,
Dr. gupta

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i have a small lump under the skin on my knuckle... not sure if its a wart? how can i tell?

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Given the fact that it is only below the skin surface, I do not believe that it is a wart.A wart is generally a small, rough tumor, typically on hands and feet, that can resemble a cauliflower or a solid blister.This may be a friction callus or a small cyst.RegardsDr. Gupta

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is there a way to treat it if it is not a wart

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Hi, If it is callus then you can apply keratolytic creams containing urea, salicylic acid or lactic acid. If it is a cyst and causing lot of irritation, then that can be aspirated by a surgeon.Regards,Dr. gupta

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Female, Age: 27

Given the fact that it is only below the skin surface, I do not believe that it is a wart.
A wart is generally a small, rough tumor, typically on hands and feet, that can resemble a cauliflower or a solid blister.
This may be a friction callus or a small cyst.
Regards
Dr. Gupta

Hi,
If it is callus then you can apply keratolytic creams containing urea, salicylic acid or lactic acid. If it is a cyst and causing lot of irritation, then that can be aspirated by a surgeon.
Regards,
Dr. gupta