Question 1

i have a black spot under my feet and it hurts what is it?

Accepted Answer

We can't see it: hence, we don't know. I would advise you to see a foot doc or dermatologist to tell you what it is and treat it appropriately.

Question 2

my child stepped on something a few months ago and now there's a black spot on his foot that's been there for about a month. what could it be? is

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Lots of choices.: It could be anything from having a piece of whatever he stepped on in there, to a wart, to a 'tattoo' of dark pigment under the skin. Please have his doctor take a look and see if anything needs to be done for it.

Question 3

black spot noticed to side of foot which has got bigger, slightly raised. should i see dr?

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Dermatologist: By all means have a dermatologist check this or any other skin lesions that look "strange" or stand out as something very different from other skin spots. Melanoma has to be ruled out in these cases.

Question 4

i have a round black spot on bottom of my foot. it is about 3 weeks old. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Will it stay or go.: Spots, appearing on one's skin are inevitable, and one should expect their appearance as one ages. Some appear slowly over time and other seemingly rapid. They come in various sizes, shapes, colors and varying degrees of pain. The problem is that all these variables in the description, leads to confusion as to how they should be treated. The best resolution is to have a dermatologist be involved.

Question 5

hi there, i have a painful area under my foot when i apply pressure on it. when i looked yesterday i also saw a black spot on the same foot next to where the pain is but its not painful and it looks to be under the skin. should i be worried?

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No: No, I would not worry about it, but I would definitely be seen and thoroughly evaluated for it.  Multiple potential causes.

Question 6

what does this black spot on the arch of my left foot signify?

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More info needed: Information of how long it has been there, has it changed color, size shape.

Best to have it seen and maybe a biopsy taken to make sure it is a benign growth.

Question 7

i have a small black spot under my big toenail on my right foot. it's only been there for about 2/3 weeks. i haven't banged it.

Accepted Answer

This could be a melanoma.: Although this is relatively unlikely, it is the only potentially serious diagnosis that would concern me. I would circle it with a sharpie, but not mark directly over it. Although the nail grows slowly, this may aid your physician in making an accurate diagnosis. A melanoma will not move with the nail. In any case, you should not ignore it.

Question 8

just noticed a small black spot on my foot out of nowhere. looks like a tear drop. doesnt hurt or anything. smooth, slightly raised over skin?

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Lesion:  This lesion would need to medically assessed to get an idea of  the cause and to make further recommendations.

Question 9

i had frostbite last winter on my toe. this year as soon as it got cold i got a black spot on my toe that hurts when my foot gets cold?

Accepted Answer

Damage: You have some residual damage to the micro-circulation to the toe. I hope is goes away when you are able to get it warmed up. If the dark spot persists you should see your provider.

Question 10

i had a black spot show up on my toe of my right foot, it looks like a spec of dirt but black and won't scratch off wash off or anything?

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Capillary leak.: Leave it alone. It is probably blood trapped beneath the skin. Some times small capillary vessels can leak a bit of blood. Days later, the blood turns a dark color. Use your camera function to take a photo for documentation. Compare the photo to the toe in a few weeks. If it enlarges, then mention it to your doctor. In all likelihood everything will be fine.

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My child stepped on something a few months ago and now there's a black spot on his foot that's been there for about a month. what could it be? is

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Black spot noticed to side of foot which has got bigger, slightly raised. should i see dr?

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I have a round black spot on bottom of my foot. it is about 3 weeks old. should i be worried?

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Hi there, i have a painful area under my foot when i apply pressure on it. when i looked yesterday i also saw a black spot on the same foot next to where the pain is but its not painful and it looks to be under the skin. should i be worried?

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What does this black spot on the arch of my left foot signify?

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I have a small black spot under my big toenail on my right foot. it's only been there for about 2/3 weeks. i haven't banged it.

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Just noticed a small black spot on my foot out of nowhere. looks like a tear drop. doesnt hurt or anything. smooth, slightly raised over skin?

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I had frostbite last winter on my toe. this year as soon as it got cold i got a black spot on my toe that hurts when my foot gets cold?

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I had a black spot show up on my toe of my right foot, it looks like a spec of dirt but black and won't scratch off wash off or anything?

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