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What can cause a bump on my index finger. i can squish it like there is some kind of fluid in it. i can make it flat. if i leave it alone it gets hard and sticks up. what is it? what can i do about it? i tried to open it up but it didn't help so i let

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Dr. James Seward answered

This : This is difficult to tell without a clinical examination so i would recommend you see a dermatologist. Possibilities include a digital mucous cyst, a mole, a cyst, or many other possibilities. Read more about cysts at the link below. I hope that helps a little.

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Answered 3/2/2019

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A member asked:

What can cause a bump on my index finger. i can squish it like there is some kind of fluid in it. i can make it flat. if i leave it alone it gets hard and sticks up. what is it? what can i do about it? i tried to open it up but it didn't help so i let

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Seward answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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