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Started as a black dot in my foot, has now grown to a hole of dead skin. very painful to step on, especially barefoot. splinter or worse?
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See doctor: This require a direct examination for a diagnosis followed by the appropriate treatment. There is no way we can provide you even a guess on what may be the cause. Need to see doctor soon before something more serious occurs.
Answered 2/25/2018
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