Just a wart? Freeze burn it off

Noo, it is 100% not a wart ;( It looks more like tiiiiiiny callus ><

It could still be a wart! There are different kinds~ Either way a dermatologist would be able to help recommend a proper treatment, especially if it's causing pain and inconvenience!

Ok thanx! Will queue the dermatologist to visit right after isolation ends!

I'm not an artist, but I've had something similar from when I was back in school holding pens all the time and taking notes. I've heard it referred to as "writers bump". Mine started to go away over time of less use of pens and handwriting so as for how to best treat it as an artist I'm not certain, but maybe some more Google scouring using that terminology may help some ^^

Thank you for finding the right name of that thing :D

Np! Best of luck to ya with it ^>^

Sounds like a ganglion cyst

I don't think it was a cyst. It was more callus-like. Wherever there's repeat contact and pressure seems to be where it appeared.

Ooofff im nervous now. Will probably visit a doctor after isolation ends ><

One way to check for a ganglion cyst (which is a capsule filled with clear, jellylike fluid) is to shine a bright light on it (holding the flashlight/etc. directly against the skin). If the entire bump looks like it's "glowing", then it probably is one.

I'd ask you to go to a doctor but with a virus going on It wouldn't be ideal to risk it.

Yeah and I cant go cause im in a risk group ^^ Have asthma, sadly

Make sure that you are doing full body stretches, especially in your arms, your chest, you hands, and neck at least 2x per day. That may help with some of the numbness and pain. Feeding your body healthy food also helps. If you don't eat enough good food you can cramp up or get stiff. Also check how hard you are pushing on your tablet. If you are "heavy handed" you may want to practice drawing lighter and turning up your pen pressure. also watch how hard you are gripping your pen, you may want to consider getting a squishy slip on for you pen to keep you hand more relaxed. It's a good Idea to visit the doctor if making life improvements does not help.

Thank you for this advice! I do stretches once a day and hand stretches twice. Maybe I need to do it even more.
And I will try to make tablet pressure to be less, ty!

I find that doing full body stretches makes a big difference. I draw 4-16 hours perday and have minimal pain

Does it feel like cartilage?

No, i think...It is pretty soft

I can only advise going to a neurologist. Perhaps there is a pinched nerve somewhere. I somehow had a joint pain under the hand. This is called tunnel syndrome. All you can do is not strain your hand too much. Otherwise, he reappears. you need to give yourself a break and you can also do compresses and gymnastics for the hands.

TYWM! Will queue neurologist to visit right after isolation ends!

Ty! Found one and ordered, will see if it helps! ^^

Had something similar to this, but no doctor told me what is it. I still have it, sometimes it hurts a lot.
My advices:
- If when you touch it it's hotter when supposed to be, go yo the doctor, it's an inflammation.
- if it doesn't hurt when you don't move your hand, it will probably be a skin problem. If you're having any problems like eczema or similar, try your usual treatment. It's what helps me.

To avoid traumas when drawing:
- Avoid pressing on your hand, try using only brushes that you don't have to press too much (or change the pressure in parameters)
- Don't draw more than 6 hours a day. Do small pauses every 2 hours.
- Use the tool "rotation" instead of putting your hands in difficult positions.
- Try hot baths with salt for your hands, it will help you to get it relaxed.

If it hurts, use paracetamol. Never use ibuprofen, it can make it worse.

Omg why? I use ibuprofen to get rid of headaches. Now im nervous :0

Sorry, should have been more clear.
It is not safe to get ibuprofen in the current situation. Because it can make things worse if you get Covid-19. Just google it.

Oh, yeah! I've heard something about it. Tried to take different painkillers but at the start of isolation I've had only 5 pills of it so I run out of those xDI dont go out at day time so I coudnt buy any medecine sadly.
I suppose I still should be more careful with ibuprofen then...Thank you!

If it's a ganglion cyst, a good break will help.

Take a break

I wish I could :D
But i will defenetly make less load for next week or two! Ty!!

Artists that draw a lot tend to develop a weird bump on their finger.
It's normal.

But this one has appeared on the other side of finger :oooo The one that toushes the tablet

Do you use the tablet a lot with that hand?

Have a doc check it out. Make sure it’s not too serious.

Need to wait till covid is over ;c ty!!!

Check the doctor or take a break :P

Will defenetly make a less load for some time. Cant goo to a doctor cause of isolation :c

Awh :v

Will visit dermatologist after isolation is over! Ty!

so i got that bump last yr on my second finger that balances my pen. but it went away on its own after having forced me to not hold the pen for awhile.imma say go to the doctor to see if they canhelp get rid of it faster though it does sound like a callus.as for the numb hand its from holding ur hand in the position for a long period of time and it restricts proper blood flow and makes ur hand stiffen in the held position over time...u have to both stretch each finger and pull them to reset the joints

TYWM! Will try to make my daily hand stretches fit your advice ^^

Hi there,

I'm a physical therapist and osteopath from germany... so please bear with my bad english.

I have to agree with some of my previuos commentors ... it sounds mostly like a callus, due to too much pressure put on our finger...
Frankly there is not so much you can do about it... you should try gripping your pens lees hard, or perhaps use another grip.
Cooling should help with the pain. Diclophenac can help too, if it is sore... but don't overdo it...
Longterm solution would most likely be a softer grip or a changed grip...

Try supplement your diet with antiinflammatory nutritions... like thyme, sage, honey, curcuma etc. that can help keep the inflammation in check...

Also, like belovedbeast suggested try one of those squishy things to put on our pens...

Perhaps exercising finger extention ( opening your hand ) can help too, there are nice tools for that, which aren't too expensive...

In generell take frequent breaks, massage your palm and fingers during breaks, drink enough (high priority), don't stress yourself to much...

On the matter of your thumb numbing... does it numb on the side of your palm, or on the back of your hand? If on the side of your palm, this could perhaps be a minor case of CTS or CarpalTunnelSyndrom, which would be caused by your wrist being pressed on the drawingboard for too long, or you cramping (gripping your pencils too hard). That will compress N. medianus, which is in charge of the inside of your thumb, index- and middle finger...
That can be helped by stretching your wrist, doing exercises of nerv mobilisation after Buttler (the guy is named like that)... best let a Physical therapist show you how it's done (videos and pics don't work that good...)

If it's on the backside of your hand, that would be N. Radialis, and that would be a whole other can of worms... that would mean alot more trouble...

TY! So many advices!
Got some honey and prepared thyme tea! Looking for a glove to soften the pressure.



My thumb numbs at the side where it joints the palm. Sometimes it feels horrible, for example when im trying to open a bottle sometimes i cant move it after a try. So it numbs when im trying to hold things thight. The only thing that has helped me in the past - to instantly stop drawing for a day or two - then all become better. But I hope to find a solution without abandning drawing cause I cant go without it xD

Ty again!

Hi there Eipril,
you're very welcome.
As I said, it sound like a minor case of CTS. Consult your Doctor, and consult as physical therapist or osteopath, they may help you with that. I'm pretty sure in your case, as it is minor, there is hope of curing it without surgery. Stretching, nerv mobilisation after David S. Butler <-- the guy intented that technique ... usually it works quiet good with those problems... you need to exercise Nervus medianus <-- that's the one which causes your problems.
Perhaps in the long run try to exercise the hand extensor muscles... there are nice tools for that on amazon for example... until then, try to be gentle to your hand... make frequent pauses, as the others suggested, it'll help shortterm...

Могу только подсказать попробовать рисовать иначе, выправив нажим стилуса и снизить давление на нее
Что до мозоли художника и студента она уходит обычно когда долго не рисуешь

Я вот год назад купила новый планшет и как раз перешла прям на лёёёёгенький нажим, я уже еле чувствую управление линией. С той стороны пальца, где стилус держится действительно шишечка уменьшилась в половину за год. Но вот незадача - появилась с другой стороны пальца, там, где палец касается планшета. Есличестно - я в лёгкой панике :D

Хмм. Тут точно не может быть связано с новым планшетом? Вообще знаю по себе что даже смена мыши уже не оч хорошо руке делает (за стилус не отвечаю ибо сижу на одном хдд но вот от экранника было ощущение что давлю сильнее)

Просто давление может быть не только на палец, ещё на руку и держать можешь ее иначе, не замечая.

No, they are common skin tone, sometimes become a bit more red. Ooof. I will try to make bigger breaks for next several weeks, hope it will help! Ty!!

Oh if thats the case, yeah you should go visit a dermatologist, it is a callus and i also have it in my wrist area because i use the computer too much i havnt thought of removing mine as it isnt that much of a bother except the cycling itches i get.

Thank you for your advice! Will defenetly visit this doctor after COVID go away ^^

Everybody wants to help, but nobody has any idea what they're talking about. We can't even see the growth, and if we could there'd still be some dimwit claiming that it's ebola. You're better off seeing a doctor about it, if you can.

Sadly - I cant atm. Thats why I've asked exactly here - cause I think, almost 100% sure, that this is artist's problem. And FA has so many wonderful artists! So I thought maybe someone had the similar this and might able to advice something so I can hold it until COVID ends and I could visit a doctor ^^

Okay, that's troublesome. Well, take whatever 'diagnoses' you get with a grain of salt, and maybe see if you can get some corroborating information from www.mayoclinic.org

Oh god, better go to a doctor and take at least 3 days without using that hand...

Ooff sadly covid wont let me do that xD Tywm, I will have a rest <3

Woooo thank you! Will try those baths! Sounds pretty relaxing tbh ^^

Я знаю что это такое ,у меня тоже самое
У меня это появилось потому что я с детства держал не правильно ручку
Я не знаю как это лечить ,но если держать ручку по другому то может помочь

Оооооо, блин, ну походу вот та же проблема, да. Я не на том пальце вообще держу ручку. Пыталась переучиться - но тогда рисовать не могу D: Так и забила.

Спасибо! Подумаю, может снова вернусь к попыткам сменить хват ручки :D

From what you've described, it sounds exactly like a writers' callus. Essentially what it is, is the constant abrasion on the skin causes damage to it. In response the body blisters, and makes the skin thicken to provide additional protection. There really is no cure to it other than to take frequent breaks, or releive the pressure in other ways such as using pads. You'll probably find it hurts less over time, or at the least you'll get used to it.

TYWM! I will try to get a good glove then, maybe it will help to soften the pressure I have on tablet

Of course I will. I cant go atm cause of COVID so Im asking for advice maybe someone can help me while Im waitin till isolation is over ^^

Thankyou!

Might be a ganglion cyst, I have one on my wrist. But I'm no doctor, I'd advise going to get checked out just to be sure

Oooff! Sounds scary! :000 TY! Will wisit a doctor when isolation ends!

Trust me these things arent fun, I'm more than likely at the point of needing surgery for it cause it's on my dominant hand and lifting anything at this point is causing at least some sort of pain

So when drawing for so long like that your experiencing possible nerve damage as your doing the same kind of stroking and such for long periods of time, try taking a break and rotate you hand/wrist or move your arm and do something else for a bit, otherwise your gonna cause possible serious damage.

Thank you! I will try to have more breaks!!

Oh dear! Take a rest, do some stretches apply some massage, gently. Also hmm do you squeeze your hand tight holsing the pen and poking the tablet? Try not to force your hand.(its like workout) when you workout you dont do it all the time. You will injure yourself. Same with Art, don't push yourself too much over. Specially when it comes to drawing x.x"" i take reat eveey 2 hours or so. But i draw 5 days in a row i jist take some breaks and rest it. A few times. Because my hand like stays like that position like cramp? Hahaha yeah ik my message it's too long but i hope it helps :3 💕

Thanks a lot! I will look into my daily work shedule and add more time for rest and stretches ^^

My boyfriend said to be careful with your wrist specifically, in case there are signs of Carpal Tunnel. He also says that the little ball you have on your finger might be that you might've accidentally burnt yourself. Is the little ball filled with liquid of some sort? If the answer is yes, you might want to pop it. It will hurt a bit but later on you wont regret it after some rest. At least he told me this. Also sorry for the late reply I was in the process of moving with my boyfriend.♥

>asking the furry community for medical advice
I mean might be a good idea for quick suggestions, but definitely see a doctor as soon as possible :D
It's important to your job after all! If you need your car to go to work everyday, it needs to be in good shape, but your body is even more important. Get better soon! :3

FA has a lot of artists here and I thought someone actuslly might have similar problems.
I cant go to a doctor atm cause of COVID ^^ So I just wish to find something that will help me before isolation ends.
Thank you!

Woah... I'm really late for this... How is your hand holding up? Did things improve?
Such nice comments, and useful advices you got here already. Well, I hope you got better.

I happen to be a doctor too, but I think  ElPoyoDiabolo already nailed in on the head.

One more thought I had during reading this entire thread is that you might have developed arthritis in your finger joint. It's a sterile inflammation most commonly caused by overstressing a joint. Diclophenac penetrates into joints and cartilages best, among the non steroid anti inflamatory drugs (or NSAIDs for short), but as it was said before, try not to overdose it.

Should my theory be correct, a low dose steroid intake would also be able to help your situation. Even injected locally, depending on the state of your finger. To help you decide, if a dermatologist doesn't find anything, you should seek out a rheumatologist! They can sort these things out without you having to damage your system with unnecessary drugs.

Anyway, that's just another idea, should all the above fail. Hope you've gotten better, and wish you the best of luck! =^.^=

Hey Eipril, fan of your animations, and from the sounds of it, it seems to be writer's callus and did a bit of digging, you can slowly remove it by simply soaking it in warm water for ten minutes then use say a washcloth to exfoliate, or remove the dead cells. Moisturizing it also helps hydrate the bump while breaking down the dead skin cells over time. Should you have say lotion, coconut oil or olive oil to moisturize it helps. Also take a few minute breaks from time to time to stretch your hands, I do that when they cramp on me while drawing or writing as I do both. Also, even if you don't think you are, relax your grip, when you continue to reduce the pressure on your finger the bump will fade away.

Hope this helps you, keep up the amazing animations.

I have the same on my finger... it is an infection ... but it is very simple to remove ... I know how to remove it... The fingertip is caused by germs (staphylococci, streptococci) or by the herpes virus. It is treated with warm compresses of water and salt or disinfectant to be applied for 10 minutes 3 times a day, until the inflammation has completely disappeared. To extract the pus, you can gently press on the affected area.