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Bump on thumb

by thumbsmcgee, Mar 27, 2009 11:20AM

Tags: thumb, bump, skin

I've had this bump on my thumb for over 10 years. I haven't really cared about it until recently since people seem to notice it more. It doesnt itch or cause any pain. I have a bad (nervous?) habit of picking at it though. Can anyone tell me what this might be and if any OTC meds would help?

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7036/0327091216a.jpg

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by thumbsmcgee, Mar 27, 2009 12:25PM

Heres another view of it:

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7036/0327091216a.jpg

by thumbsmcgee, Jul 30, 2009 02:36AM

any ideas?

by Ysosos, Jul 30, 2009 05:22AM

To: thumbsmcgee

This just looks like excess cartilage/skin or a certain type of wart.
Next time you're at the doctor for a checkup or anything, ask him/her if they think it's appropriate to get it frozen off or removed.
Picking at it could cause an infection and that wouldnt be good!
Best of luck, David

by tjk22, Jul 30, 2009 07:48AM

hey, i have the same thing...

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Dermatology/bumps-on-finger-joints/show/1008630

no idea what it is.

by misterbrightside, Oct 18, 2009 06:41PM

To: thumbsmcgee

I have the same bump. Family doctor told me it's callus. Have you found a way to get rid of it?

by Addie2000, Nov 09, 2009 01:59PM

To: thumbsmcgee

I also have the big bump on the knuckle of my right thumb. Mine was caused by bowling. I was also hoping to find out how to at least reduce it's size. But it looks like nobody has an answer. oh well. looks like it will have to stay that way...

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