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A disgusting photo of an injured hand has been floating around internet recently and it’s the kind of image you can’t get out of your head. But what freaked us out were the headlines we’ve seen with it:
What Parasite Caused This?
You Don’t Want to Catch This!
Did some creepy critter really cause this skin condition?
A search on the image reveals that it’s from a YouTube video called “Trypophobia Hand Tutorial” from QUEENKINGSFX. They show how to make this bubbly skin on your own body using Mehron Spirit Gum, Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax, Argan oil and some basic home tools. So, in terms of whether or not there is a parasite that causes this, the answer is No.