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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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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 1/23/2015

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