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Red rash/burn on ring finger. touched bi-carb soda & vinegar-could it have attached to my ting & caused a burn on my finger? how would i heal it?

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Probable: When you mix an acid (although a weak one) with an alkaline, you get a chemical reaction which can irritate your skin when trapped in your ring . Even vinegar alone can do the job . On the other hand, dish soap can cause irritation as well.

Answered 3/25/2014

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A member asked:

Red rash/burn on ring finger. touched bi-carb soda & vinegar-could it have attached to my ting & caused a burn on my finger? how would i heal it?

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