What is 'phone pinky'? Breaking down the internet myth

A TikTok trend is is prompting people to show off 'dents' in their pinky they believe are caused by their phone. But experts say 'phone pinky' isn't a medical diagnosis, and that phones can't change the shape of your pinky.

What is 'phone pinky'? Breaking down the internet myth
A woman looks excitedly up at two phone she is holding, one in each hand. Her left hand uses her pinky to prop up the phone she is holding.

A TikTok trend is is prompting people to show off 'dents' in their pinky they believe are caused by their phone. But experts say 'phone pinky' isn't a medical diagnosis, and that phones can't change the shape of your pinky.