Bassist Oganian's Hand Issues Linked to Nickel Exposure
Bassist Dmitry Oganian of the band Kukryniksy suffered from severe eczema on his fingers, possibly due to prolonged contact with nickel, and had a history of finger injuries from playing the bass guitar, leading to frequent pain and the need for protective gear and ointments.
Consensus
- Dmitry Oganian, bassist of the band Kukryniksy, suffered from severe eczema on his fingers.
- The condition may have been caused by prolonged contact with nickel.
- Oganian had a history of finger injuries from playing bass guitar.
- He frequently experienced pain and skin damage during performances.
- He used special finger guards and ointments to manage the condition.
- He sometimes could not play due to the severity of the injury.
- A surgeon, Roman Fiskhin, stated that repeated trauma from playing worsens the condition and can lead to serious complications like osteomyelitis or gangrene.
- Oganian was seen at a February 2026 concert playing without protective covers, frequently pulling his hand back and wiping it on his shirt.
Points of divergence
- The body with the severed hand found in a Saint Petersburg pond was identified as Oganian, and investigators believe he may have cut off his own hand with an axe on a stone near the pond. — riamo
- The post contains a profane exclamation: 'Aх****о бл***, теперь ещё и этот палец раз****л!' — tg_mash
Coverage (2 sources)
- Problems with hands of musician Oganian could develop from contact with nickel — РИАМО
- Ah***, now even this finger is torn off! — Mash