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Can you get a pimple on your finger? ive had the same ring on for a while and i took it off today and there was a pimple looking bump with pus that popped when i took the ring off?

Q: can you get a pimple on your finger? ive had the same ring on for a while and i took it off today and there was a pimple looking bump with pus that popped when i took the ring off?

: True pimples (acne) are unlikely. Where on your finger? The location makes a difference in judging the likely causes. Under the ring? Fingertip? Corner of the nail?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

True pimples (acne) are unlikely. Where on your finger? The location makes a difference in judging the likely causes. Under the ring? Fingertip? Corner of the nail?

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2023

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A member asked:

Can you get a pimple on your finger? ive had the same ring on for a while and i took it off today and there was a pimple looking bump with pus that popped when i took the ring off?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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