Question 1

i have a black spot on my toe. it appeared overnight without any trauma. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Could: Be many things but unusual for it to appear overnight. Depends on size, shape, color and if its raised. Play it safe by getting a biopsy in office by podiatrist or dermatologist.

Question 2

i have a black spot on my toe which im concerned is either nodular melanoma or a blood spot how can i tell the difference?

Accepted Answer

You see a doctor: Who can take a biopsy. Doctors can also use dermoscopy to get a better look than a naked eye.

Question 3

i have a weird black spot on my toe, it happened after my pedicure. there's no bump, it's flat. i thought it was a splinter, but nothing can be pulled?

Accepted Answer

Have it checked: It depends on where it is. It may be nothing other than a dried up blood blister that is flat especially because you are on BCP. If it gets bigger or changes, have it checked.

Question 4

i have a black spot on my big toe, right foot, under the nail, the size of a b-b. it does not hurt, not swollen, not reddish, not growing, after 1 wk.

Accepted Answer

Spots under nails: If it has Ben there for a while, you need to have it evaluated by a doctor.  If you banged your toe or it developed after some kind of trauma, it should go away.  And if it doesn't you should see your doctor.

Question 5

i have a black spot on my left big toe. it doesn't hurt at all. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Spot not.: Black spots can be due to a host of conditions. To be safe why not have it evaluated by a specialist.

Question 6

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 7

is the black spot on my toe a bruise or toenail fungus? how to tell?

Accepted Answer

See the podiatrist: A bruise is the result of a blood blister under the nail plate which can lift the nail plate from the underlying bed.  This could lead to toenail fungus.  However, not all black spots are bruises or infections, like fungus.  There is other growths that discolor the nails, including some cancers.  To be safe, have a podiatrist examine your toenail.

Question 8

i have a black spot eating my toe. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Go to dermatologist: The incidence of melanoma, while still relatively rare in the foot, is becoming more and more frequent. Because melanoma is such a dangerous disease, it's important you get this thing looked at asap.

Question 9

i have a black spot between my pinky toe. i would like to know what this could be?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluating: Black or dark colored areas in typically non-sun-exposed parts of the body need further evaluation.  These can be a type of skin cancer, infection, or benign.  The only way to determine is to have healthcare professional evaluate further.

Question 10

i have a black spot under my toe nail and it moves when i press on the nail. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Subungual hematoma: This is likely small area of blood, probably from trauma to the toenail.  This should lessen and disappear as the toenail grows -- if it does not, have this evaluated by your physician.

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I have a black spot on my toe which im concerned is either nodular melanoma or a blood spot how can i tell the difference?

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I have a weird black spot on my toe, it happened after my pedicure. there's no bump, it's flat. i thought it was a splinter, but nothing can be pulled?

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I have a black spot on my big toe, right foot, under the nail, the size of a b-b. it does not hurt, not swollen, not reddish, not growing, after 1 wk.

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I have a black spot on my left big toe. it doesn't hurt at all. what is it?

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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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Is the black spot on my toe a bruise or toenail fungus? how to tell?

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I have a black spot eating my toe. what should i do?

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I have a black spot between my pinky toe. i would like to know what this could be?

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I have a black spot under my toe nail and it moves when i press on the nail. what is it?

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