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Finger Infection

by MsTurner09, Mar 11, 2008 10:55PM
For the last six months I keep getting some sort of infection on my ring finger where my wedding bands are.  It is a ring all the way around my finger that is red in color, itchy, sometimes there are clear fluid filled blisters, and then when it starts to heal it becomes dry and peels.  I was told by my jeweler that it was a fungus and to put rubbing alcohol on it several times a day.  That works but it keeps coming back and I am cleaning my rings regularly.  It is to the point that I can't where my wedding bands.  I can't be allergic because I wear other rings that are gold and they don't bother me.  My question is 1) What is causing this?  2) What do I need to do to keep this from coming back?

Thanks,
B. Turner


This discussion is related to Finger fungus?.
Member Comments (1)

by BhumikaMD, Mar 22, 2008 01:58PM
Hi,

This could indeed be a fungal infection and needs to be evaluated by a doctor. Applying alcohol is not exactly any treatment and your doctor would be able to clarify further on this.

have you had other such lesions?

are you diabetic or have any other medical condition?

Try to avoid wearing this ring till you see your doctor.

Lets us know what he says and also if you have any other queries.

Regards.
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