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My 5 year old has a lumpy purplish spot on top of her foot. had been there for months. started when she wore a pair of mary janes, strap was too tight

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Purple spot on foot: The black and blue mark should eventually disappear as long as there is no pressure put on the foot..A loose slipper would be helpful

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 5/23/2018

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