A viral post about a man finding small holes on his finger sparked online speculation, with claims that doctors “called the police and locked the patient in a room.” However, no medical source confirms these dramatic details. Experts point to more common dermatological explanations.

The American Academy of Dermatology and Mayo Clinic list several possible causes. **Dyshidrotic eczema** can create “small, fluid-filled blisters” on fingers, palms, or soles, often triggered by stress, allergies, or irritants. **Contact dermatitis** occurs when skin reacts to substances like plants, chemicals, or metals, leading to redness, blisters, or swelling.

In rare cases, bumps or holes may come from **parasitic infections**. For example, Cutaneous Larva Migrans causes raised lesions after contact with contaminated soil, especially in tropical climates. Another possibility is **pitted keratolysis**, a bacterial condition linked to moisture and sweating, which forms crater-like pits usually on the feet but sometimes on the hands.

While the online story drew attention with alarming claims, experts stress that such symptoms are typically treatable skin conditions, not medical emergencies.

(Sources: Mayo Clinic, NIH, AAD)