Question 1

toe is purple/red months after fracturing it, is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Just make sure circulation is fine and not compromised...

Question 2

i stubbed my pinky toe on the wall. it turn purple & red and swelled up. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Don't punt....: I did the same thing on a house post. I ended up breaking it. There is not much you can do for a broken little toe other than ice, rest and wear the most comfortable shoes. It may get better in 3-5 weeks. If not, find a Podiatrist for an evaluation.

Question 3

i broke my piggy toe 1 week ago they gave me sticks and a black shoe. however it's still purple, red and mostly green is that something bad?, i don't

Accepted Answer

Normal: The color discoloration is normal as the injury starts to heal.

Question 4

i'm getting tiny purple/red bumps on my hands and one on the bottom of my foot. they are very painful and my hands ache. no fluids in them either. ?

Accepted Answer

Hand-Foot-Condition.: This kind of condition is a dermatologists dream. The cause can be anything from diet to virus. The best chance of resolution is have your hands and feet examined by a dermatologist.

Question 5

my feet are dry red itchy and purple on top of toes. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Athletes Foot: Most likely athletes foot, a fungal infection.  Try to keep feet as dry as possible.  Lotrimin (clotrimazole) cream, available otc, twice daily for 4 to 6 weeks is an initial treatment

Question 6

small red and purple dots on top of feet and toes, with numbness and major pain when standind can't walk without shoes fatique overall sick feeling ?

Accepted Answer

THIS IS CONCERNING: The dots might represent petechiae, a manifestation of small areas of bleeding due to changes in the platelet count, and the generalized fatigue and malaise even raises concern re. An occult infection, such as rocky mtn spotted fever, or a tick infestation like lyme.  Basically, you need an immediate evaluation as i suspect this could get worse.

Question 7

i think i got stung by a wasp and now on top of my foot where my big toe is and on my big toe it is a red purple color and itches what does that mean? how to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Sting: The discoloration signifies that some mild bleeding occurred under the skin. Keep the area clean and apply cortisone type ointment to relieve itching. Pad the area with gauze and paper tape to protect it from friction and pressure. If redness develops, apply an antibacterial ointment. If increasing pain, increase in redness or swelling, get examined to determine whether oral antibiotics are advisa

Question 8

i have a red/purple mark on the top of my foot i haven't had it there always i don't know when it showed it's been there for months doesn't hurt at al?

Accepted Answer

Have it looked at: Any hyperpigmented mark should always be examined.

Question 9

month and a half ago i was burned on the arm with a straightener. the top side is a small pink square and the other is a purple red burn. is it a scar?

Accepted Answer

Scar: It is most likely a scar from what may have been a second degree burn.

Question 10

my right foot, toe next to the big one turns purple/dark blue, with some swelling-usually when it's cold. it may or may not have some redness/itchines?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. What you described suggests a problem with blood circulation in that toe. It would be prudent to consult a doctor for evaluation and treatment.
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Toe is purple/red months after fracturing it, is that normal?

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I stubbed my pinky toe on the wall. it turn purple & red and swelled up. what should i do?

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I broke my piggy toe 1 week ago they gave me sticks and a black shoe. however it's still purple, red and mostly green is that something bad?, i don't

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I'm getting tiny purple/red bumps on my hands and one on the bottom of my foot. they are very painful and my hands ache. no fluids in them either. ?

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My feet are dry red itchy and purple on top of toes. what could this be?

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Small red and purple dots on top of feet and toes, with numbness and major pain when standind can't walk without shoes fatique overall sick feeling ?

A member asked:

I think i got stung by a wasp and now on top of my foot where my big toe is and on my big toe it is a red purple color and itches what does that mean? how to treat it?

A member asked:

I have a red/purple mark on the top of my foot i haven't had it there always i don't know when it showed it's been there for months doesn't hurt at al?

A member asked:

Month and a half ago i was burned on the arm with a straightener. the top side is a small pink square and the other is a purple red burn. is it a scar?

A member asked:

My right foot, toe next to the big one turns purple/dark blue, with some swelling-usually when it's cold. it may or may not have some redness/itchines?

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