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I stepped on a toy car. a week later, i see a dark painless spot under the skin on my heel. 3 weeks have passed and its still there. help?
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Don't worry: It's probably a little hematoma which is blood intrapement under the skin, we'll resolve soon..
Answered 12/12/2013
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Talon noire: French for black her. Skin over bottom of foot especially the heel) is very thick . An injury to the subcutaneous flesh can cause bleeding into this layer of skin . It takes a while for the deep layer to come to the surface and shed.
Answered 9/4/2016
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