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My son has a light brown spot on the bottom of his foot with a reddish line starting on the spot and going up his heel what is this ?

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Get it checked ASAP: A moving "reddish line" is sometimes an indication of an active infection (sometimes known as cellulitis). The spot on the bottom of the foot may be an injury, ulcer and/or bite. You need to have this checked asap.

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/21/2017

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