Weird discoloration on index fingertip

[mert98]

Hi guys,

I am new here and I created this account for this specific question. I couldn't find anything and I hope this is the right forum.

I've been playing for 2 years now. 3 days ago I played for like 2 - 3 hours straight fingers only and really hard as well. Yesterday I have noticed a weird discoloration on my index fingertip. I have no idea if maybe plucking too hard may have caused it. It doesn't hurt either. It just some weird brown spot and it looks like the skin might have been burned?

Here is a pic:

Anyone else had this before? Should I be worried?

 

[Oddly]

Welcome to TB!
That's maybe a little internal bleed...or as you suggest a friction burn.
Unless it starts spreading or blistering...or the fingertip falls off, I wouldn't worry!

What strings are you using? They new?

 

[mert98]

Hello good sir, thanks for your reply

I am using 1 week old Rotosound RS66LD strings. I am a huge fan of geddy lee and I think I was digging in too deep. I had a flew blisters before but this is something new.

I wish you an amazing day!

 

[Lagado]

Looks like a little bruising rather than a full blood spot. This is just the beginning...

 

[jeffb28451]

A bass tech I know was using a normal fret board moisturizer ( lemon oil?) on an old Fodera and a previously applied dressing sort of “ gummed” up so that when the owner played it for about 15 minutes, his fingers turned brown/ black and he had to use acetone to get it off his fingers. The bass cleaned up with normal fretboard cleaner, thank goodness!

 

[Pizza1988]

I think you're right, it is from digging in. I get that after gigs sometimes.

If it starts to concern you, talk to a doctor. Medical advice on TB is really out there lol

Also welcome!

 

[Dirk Diggler]

Blood blister under the skin, you need to work up slowly to that much playing.

This is normal and to be expected, your finger is telling you that you're over doing it.

Like an athlete that runs a mile and day, then decides to do a marathon, and is then surprised by blisters.

I would bet you're not practicing 2 to 3 hours a day, and if you want to do a gig safely you need to be practicing at least that much.

Good luck,
Dirk

 

[Inconnu]

You could rest your finger and try playing with a pick for a bit, just to learn how to use one, you know

 

[mert98]

thanks for all the answers guys - you rock!

 

[john_g]

Well if you just keep your fingers out of your nose you wouldnt get that

=)

 

[vvvmmm]

And watch out for yer palms from, eh, neck friction.

 

[Yellow Bang66]

Welcome to TB!
That's maybe a little internal bleed...or as you suggest a friction burn.
Unless it starts spreading or blistering...or the fingertip falls off, I wouldn't worry!

What strings are you using? They new?

Used to get'em all the time. because I kind of bulldoze through (digging in hard), probably not a good practice. That looks like a small broken blood blister(a blister with a little blood drop in it:E )thats why its turning brown. I dont believe its anything to worry about, not too serious. at least for me.
You need to ease up a bit; turn your amp up, let it do the heavy lifting, not your fingers.

 

[arbiterusa]

DO NOT ASK INTERNET FORUMS FOR MEDICAL ADVICE, GO SEE A DOCTOR.

That’s what they are there for.

 

[Killing Floor]

Use a spoon when mixing curry spices.

 

[Drucifer]

Hi guys,

I am new here and I created this account for this specific question. I couldn't find anything and I hope this is the right forum.

I've been playing for 2 years now. 3 days ago I played for like 2 - 3 hours straight fingers only and really hard as well. Yesterday I have noticed a weird discoloration on my index fingertip. I have no idea if maybe plucking too hard may have caused it. It doesn't hurt either. It just some weird brown spot and it looks like the skin might have been burned?

Here is a pic:

Anyone else had this before? Should I be worried?

I've had it before, like a blood blister but not raised, from digging in too hard.

 

[mert98]

Thanks again for all the replies. I won't make the same mistake again. I am currently practicing with a pick

 

[aprod]

To prevent that use a fine grit sandpaper to smooth down your fingerprint ridges. They fold on each other and cause blisters which is where that little mark on your finger is headed.

 

[punchdrunk]

Probably just a spot of Ebola... it’ll pass.

 

[DJ Bebop]

I wouldn't worry until they look like this, then you'll know you're playing too much

 

[Carl Hillman]

Hi guys,

I am new here and I created this account for this specific question. I couldn't find anything and I hope this is the right forum.

I've been playing for 2 years now. 3 days ago I played for like 2 - 3 hours straight fingers only and really hard as well. Yesterday I have noticed a weird discoloration on my index fingertip. I have no idea if maybe plucking too hard may have caused it. It doesn't hurt either. It just some weird brown spot and it looks like the skin might have been burned?

Here is a pic:

Anyone else had this before? Should I be worried?