Question 1

many small dark brown and red spots on top of feet and toes showed up less than 3 weeks ago. my toes are cold as well. some heal but leave dots. ?

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis maybe: From contact of a shoe combined with normal perspiration. Get it evaluated

Question 2

small reddish brown splotchy spots on top of both feet.. not raised nor itchy and under skin. no pain or anything, just looks concerning. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Splotchy: These lesions would need to be examined,  a history  obtained &amp; other tests may be necessary in order to diagnose them. Usually the lesions needs to be identified to determine the solution.

Question 3

what to do if i'm 17 years old and just today i noticed small brown spots on the top of my foot?

Accepted Answer

Spots: The first right thing to do is see your podiatrist as it could be broken vessels with blood leaking into the surrounding tissue or it could be a fungal infection.  It is impossible to say without seeing the foot , which is exactly why you need to see your podiatrist .

Question 4

i have small brown spots on the tops of my feet and toes. they are no bigger than a pin head. some are clustered together and others spread out. help!

Accepted Answer

Spots on the foot: With spots on the skin it is hard to tell without seeing them.  However, use the simple ABCDE test and if anything suspicious see your doctor.  A: Asymmetry, can you draw a line in the center and make equal halves.  B: Border, are they smooth or jagged.  C: Color, is it more than one color?  D: Diameter, is it larger than a pencil eraser?  E: Elevation, is it raised when you run your finger over

Question 5

men with brown spots in feet?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: It could be the leakage of blood from the small blood vessels of the feet.  It could be melanoma.

It needs to be checked by a doctor.

Question 6

what do brown spots mean under feet?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: It could be a fungal or bacterial infection.  It could be bruising due to tight shoes or trauma.  It could be a pigmentation of the underlying skin.  It could be a skin disorder or melanoma, or it could be one of a number of many other possibilities.   Have your feet checked out by a professional.

Question 7

brown spots on sole of feet?

Accepted Answer

A number of possible: It could be dead skin and underlying tissue from a pressure spot or even malignant melanoma.  There are too many possibilities to mention them all, but if it has appeared just recently, have it checked and possibly biopsied by a podiatrist.  Soon!

Question 8

why are there brown spots under the foot?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: It could be a fungal or bacterial infection.  It could be bruising due to tight shoes or trauma.  It could be a pigmentation of the underlying skin.  It could be a skin disorder or melanoma, or it could be one of a number of many other possibilities.   Have your feet checked out by a professional.

Question 9

what causes brown spots on bottom of feet?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: These lesions need to be visualized &amp; a history needs to be obtained in order to make an accurate diagnosis.  Sometimes lab testing or biopsy is necessary.

Question 10

i have brown spots on my feet ?

Accepted Answer

I see Spots.: With not much to go on, there is not much to say. Consider, infection, such as fungal. Environmental, such as staining, dirt etc., could be remotely responsible. I think the best bet, however, involves a melanin hyperpigmentation issue. The nature of which can only be determined after a thorough evaluation.

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Many small dark brown and red spots on top of feet and toes showed up less than 3 weeks ago. my toes are cold as well. some heal but leave dots. ?

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Small reddish brown splotchy spots on top of both feet.. not raised nor itchy and under skin. no pain or anything, just looks concerning. any ideas?

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What to do if i'm 17 years old and just today i noticed small brown spots on the top of my foot?

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