What could cause hardness in fingers?
Patient: Hi Sir, This is basant from Noida, I have been my fingers skin getting harder and breaking after that. I took medicine, In which vitamin E has been given to me, also an ointment which heals it for few days. After few days it again comes back. Please advice on this. Doctor: Hello,  Thanks for the query.possible causes like hyperkeratosis must be ruled out. Consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Topical salicylate will be effective.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician