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I just went to itch my finger and noticed that there is a cut/scab on it, but it is a bump! what would cause a bump under a cut?! i'm concerned!

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Bump: The bump may represent an infection under the cut.Msee your doctor for evaluation and treatment.

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Answered 5/27/2016

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The bump : May just be a healing scar from the cut/ scratch that you were not even aware of in the first place. Does not sound serious but , of course, if you see pus, redness, tender to touch , swelling and you now have fever- you need to see your doctor for possible bacterial infection.

Answered 1/27/2014

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A member asked:

I just went to itch my finger and noticed that there is a cut/scab on it, but it is a bump! what would cause a bump under a cut?! i'm concerned!

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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