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I woke up with my index finger super itchy and red. no bumps or swolleness. do you know what this is?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No but: most likely from something you have had contact with within 10 days prior to the onset of the rash if confined only to the index. in the meanwhile, try topical hydrocortisone

Answered 9/26/2014

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A member asked:

I woke up with my index finger super itchy and red. no bumps or swolleness. do you know what this is?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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