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What Causes Small Bumps On Right Thumb?

Posted on Thu, 23 Apr 2015

Question: Last month I got a small white almost invisible splint from a cactus on my right thumb. My friend pulled it out and we went on with our day. But for the next days it was bothering me so my hubby tried to see if there was anything but couldn't see. The pain and discomfort had stopped. Now weeks have passed, and now I am developing a very small bump and it hurts a bit. Could it be that half of it is still inside? Or? the small bumps looks a bit glossy. Thanks for your help!

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Read and understood what has happened.
The development of a small blistery (small bump looks glossy) after weeks of the original incidence, if at the same spot is most probably due to the remaining foreign body (FB - splint from cactus).

It is possible that it may open up on its own and the FB extruded or may have to be removed.

I hope this answers your query.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant query or if you feel that there is a gap-of-communication.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (1 minute later)

Thank you for your reply. Is there any way we can open it in a careful way? Thanks!

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Let us wait for a few days.

Detailed Answer:
I think it is better to wait for few more days to see the changes and then decide. Till then try to neglect it. Please do not fondle with it.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar