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I have a hard painful knot on the tip of my big toe like almost under my toe nail.have had it for over a year but has now started hurting ?

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Dr. John Feola answered

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R/O PLANTAR WART: Plantar warts are commonly found on feet and hands . The dark spot in the middle is the vascular supply. It can be treated with FREEZING/LASER/TOPICAL MEDICATION. Also it may be a corn or callus. Seek evaluation by a good podiatrist.

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Answered 4/19/2015

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A member asked:

I have a hard painful knot on the tip of my big toe like almost under my toe nail.have had it for over a year but has now started hurting ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Feola answered

Dr Beck agreed

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