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Black tiny spot on my small toenail. i cut the nail portion off and dark spot came off with the nail. but left a pinkish wound on the skin. wat is it?

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Dr. Matthew Wilkin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Open vs closed sore: Somehow the skin was injured. It bled and that is why the nail had a dark spot. It was just blood. If the pink spot is still draining, you have a small ulcer that needs topical antibiotic and band aid. If there is no drainage, it is new skin and healing.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 5/10/2015

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A member asked:

Black tiny spot on my small toenail. i cut the nail portion off and dark spot came off with the nail. but left a pinkish wound on the skin. wat is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Wilkin answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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