Recently, I have been suffering from mouth sores and black vertical marks on my fingers

If you have mouth sores or black vertical marks on your fingers recently, it may be due to non-disease factors such as improper diet. It may also be associated with vitamin B2 deficiency, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, hand, foot and mouth disease, eczema, lichen planus, and other diseases.

1. Non-disease factors

If the patient often eats spicy and irritating food or drinks less water, it may cause some damage to the oral mucosa, thus causing the above symptoms.It is recommended to eat a light diet, eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and ensure adequate water intake.

2. Disease factors

1. Vitamin deficiency: When the body lacks vitamin B2, it will damage the oral mucosal tissue, thus causing this phenomenon. You can take multivitamin tablets as directed by your doctor;

2. Recurrent aphthous stomatitis: the cause of the disease is not clear, and it may be related to factors such as immunocompromise. The disease can cause symptoms such as congestion, redness, swelling, and pain in the skin, as well as local ulcers. You can use ice boron powder, watermelon cream throat clearing lozenges and other drugs to relieve discomfort according to the doctor's instructions;

3. Hand, foot and mouth disease: It is usually an infectious disease caused by enterovirus infection, which is highly contagious. These symptoms occur because the virus invades the mucous membranes of the mouth. You can take ribavirin granules, antiviral oral liquid and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor;

4. Eczema: The cause is unknown, and it may be related to genetic, environmental, or systemic disease factors. Typically presents with papules, vesicles, and exudative tendencies with severe pruritus. These manifestations occur due to long-term scratching, which can lead to skin breakdown and secondary infection.Topical calamine lotion, desonide cream and other medications are required under the guidance of a doctor;

5. Lichen planus: It is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, characterized by purplish-red polygonal flat papules, which tend to occur on the extensor sides of the limbs, back, etc., and can also occur on the surface of the oral mucosa. There are often varying degrees of itching, and repeated scratching can lead to erosion, ulceration, bleeding, and even scarring. It is necessary to seek medical attention in time, and apply retinoid ointment, prednisolone acetate cream and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

In addition to the above common conditions, if you are sufferingvitiligoand other diseases can also have similar symptoms, and it is recommended to go to the hospital for differential diagnosis. Daily attention should be paid to maintaining good living habits and avoiding staying up late to avoid aggravating the condition.