A member asked:

Very painful spot on my foot the skin is dry/cracked at the spot and it looks black underneath the skin what is this?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Julan Crane answered

Black spot : Could be a wart but you need it examined to know for sure what it is

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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Suspicious.: Any skin lesion, on the foot or not, that is dry, painful and has a black color is to be considered suspicious. It is a simple matter to have it examined by a professional to begin the process of identification.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Very painful spot on my foot the skin is dry/cracked at the spot and it looks black underneath the skin what is this?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Julan Crane answered

Dr Keith agreed

Dr. Scott Keith answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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