When your ring finger turns an unhealthy shade of pink, it’s time to take action. The risk of having a ring finger turn pink is almost too much to bear, and the chances are good that you’ve been wondering the same thing all this time. If you’re wondering whether or not it’s worth worrying about the pinkness in your ring finger, this article will hopefully give you some insight into what to do about it. Given that this is probably the most obvious answer we can give, let’s get started.
How To Stop Rings From Turning On Your Finger
- Take a look at your ring finger. If the skin is turning a light shade of pink and it’s not too severe, then you can consider yourself lucky. If the skin is turning a darker shade of pink and it is severe, then it’s time for action.
- Remove your ring immediately. The less time that your ring stays on your finger, the better off you’ll be.
- Apply petroleum jelly to the area where your ring used to be to keep it from getting infected again. Petroleum jelly will help keep the infection at bay while also providing some relief from the pain and irritation that would otherwise come with the redness in the area where you had your ring on your finger before removing it. Don’t get petroleum jelly anywhere else on your body because petroleum jelly isn’t supposed to be consumed by humans in any form or fashion (except as medicine). This means that if you have any other cuts or wounds around this area, don’t apply petroleum jelly there because this could cause further injury down the line if you do not know what you’re doing with petroleum jelly when applying it to another part of your body than where there is an open wound or cut present already on that part of your body (there are no instances when applying petroleum jelly to an open wound or cut present on another part of one’s body is acceptable).
- Apply some ice packs to help relieve some of the pain and swelling at first until things start getting better over time.
- If you’re still experiencing a lot of pain and swelling, apply some ointment to the area to help reduce the redness and the swelling that is caused by it. Ointments are not meant for consumption by humans in any form or fashion (except as medicine).
- Take some time off from your ring finger for about 2-3 weeks before trying to wear it again. Any ring you put on your finger should be one you don’t mind taking off immediately because if the ring becomes too tight, then it’s not going to end well for you. Think of a 6-month engagement ring as an example: if you got engaged in September, then your ring should probably be taken off right after that point and not just worn around until April when the wedding is supposed to take place because once it’s on your finger, it’s not getting taken off right away after that point anymore regardless of how uncomfortable or painful it feels on your finger because there are so many other things going on in life at this point in time that need your attention more than wearing a very tight band on your finger at this point in time (like college applications, applying for jobs, etc.).
- If you have any cuts or wounds around where the ring used to be, do not apply petroleum jelly there because this could cause further injury down the line if you do not know what you’re doing with petroleum jelly when applying it to another part of one’s body than where there is an open wound or cut present already on that part of your body (there are no instances when applying petroleum jelly to an open wound or cut present on another part of one’s body is acceptable).
Why Does Your Ringfinger Turn Pink?
- Your ring finger has a higher level of circulation than your other fingers. This is why your ring finger turns pink when you have it on the cold water faucet or if you’re doing something that puts a lot of pressure on your ring finger, like sitting on your hands or wearing a tight band around it.
- Your blood is thicker in your ring finger than it is in the rest of your fingers and this can cause swelling and redness to develop where the band used to be because of the increased circulation in the area (the blood pressure increases and consequently, so does the amount of blood flow).
- The band used to be tight on your finger and it was causing you discomfort and pain, now the band is gone, but these feelings of pain and discomfort are still present and they’re affecting your quality of life because they’re causing you to take actions that can lead to injury or even worse, death.
Why Is My Ring Finger Always Cold?
- Your ring finger has a higher level of circulation than your other fingers. This is why your ring finger turns pink when you have it on the cold water faucet or if you’re doing something that puts a lot of pressure on your ring finger, like sitting on your hands or wearing a tight band around it.
- Your blood is thicker in your ring finger than it is in the rest of your fingers and this can cause swelling and redness to develop where the band used to be because of the increased circulation in the area (the blood pressure increases and consequently, so does the amount of blood flow).
- The band used to be tight on your finger and it was causing you discomfort and pain, now the band is gone, but these feelings of pain and discomfort are still present because they’re causing you to take actions that can lead to injury or even worse, death.
What To Do When Your Ring Finger Turns Pink
- The first thing you can do is go to the pharmacist and ask for some ring-free products that will help control the redness. They’ll have things like hand lotions, creams, etc.
- If that doesn’t work, you can go to your doctor and get a prescription for something that will help with the pain, and keep your finger from turning pink.
- The final option is to take some pain killers (like Tylenol or Advil) if the pain is severe enough because they’ll cause your finger to turn back to its normal color faster than other methods mentioned above
What To Do When Your Ring Finger Turns Red
- The first thing you can do is go to the pharmacist and ask for some ring-free products that will help control the redness. They’ll have things like hand lotions, creams, etc.
- If that doesn’t work, you can go to your doctor and get a prescription for something that will help with the pain, and keep your finger from turning red.
- The final option is to take some pain killers (like Tylenol or Advil) if the pain is severe enough because they’ll cause your finger to turn back to its normal color faster than other methods mentioned above.
Bottom Line
When you think about it, it’s pretty much inevitable that you’ll come across one or more situations where you’ve turned pink on your ring finger. But what exactly is behind the pink tint and how can we prevent it from happening to our other fingers too? In the end, the only way to get rid of the pink in your ring finger is to get a blood test to determine the cause. Once you know the answer to this, it’s then up to you to make sure you’re taking care of your blood pressure and heart rate monitors and avoiding any other risks associated with being too old for love.
