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I had what i presumed to be a splinter in my foot, since then (about 2 months) ago its now formed a round circle on my foot that is hard and painful?
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See below : I’m sorry to hear that. You should get checked by a dermatologist or family doctor.
Answered 7/22/2019
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Granuloma: The inflammation around a foreign body is likely responsible for the mass. You should see your doctor or a podiatrist to have the lesion evaluated and if needed the embedded object removed. Get a tetanus booster shot too.
Answered 7/21/2019
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