A member asked:

Dropped heavy item on big toe. its been black for two months. pain is gone now bit skin above nail is blk too. should i get it looked at or will it go?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Black toe: The first question I have about this is the skin really black or is it a scab ? If the skin is truly black then , yes , this merits an evaluation . The nail may be black or look black because it is likely stained with blood. This will be evaluated at the same time as the skin

Answered 11/6/2017

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