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What causes pus pockets on fingers and toes
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Infection: Pus is caused by infection and should be seen by a doctor.
Answered 10/20/2012
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I would visit : A dermatologist as there a few possibilities, pustular psoriasis being one, a bacterial, fungal or viral etiology must also be ruled out.
Answered 10/19/2012
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