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Swollen finger with blister and history of gout and artherites. blister on swollen finger ?
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Herpetic whitlow: A swollen finger with a blistering (no history of burn or puncture wound) is classic for a herpetic whitlow. It is a form of herpes simplex ( like a cold sore) but appears on your finger. Suggest you see your primary care doctor.
Answered 2/8/2014
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