 [ Symptoms ] chemical burn on fingertips due to preloged exposure to crushed garlic numbness 3 days later what is the damage  cooking lots of crushed garlic fingertips in constant contact with it  an hour and a half in burning sensation starts in exposed area figured eh i will power through it  half an hour later i was feeling as if my fingers were being sandblasted rinsed area whimpered pain subsided after about 2h now three days later there is some partial numbness in the area and the skin feels taut  skin normal color no visible damage no pinpricking sensation no pain is this within expected parameters [ Disease ] hi this piece is from hubpages com should answer your question fingertip eczema main symptoms peeling of one or more fingertips on one or both hands followed by numbness cracks tenderness but usually no itch in the fingertips and full recovery in 3 4 weeks the condition tends to repeat on the same or other fingertip soon after healing mechanism may include allergic or irritant contact dermatitis triggers of fingertip eczema may include irritant plants such as garlic tulip bulbs chili pepper acrylic nails acrylic materials used by orthopedic surgeons and dentists rubber nickel plated tools in car mechanics prolonged contact with paper or cardboard water soaps disinfectants shampoos antibiotics or stress hope this helps your whimpering fingers good luck