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Skin turning black on hand swelling and pain?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Black skin: Not a good sign, call your doctor immediately, there is either an infection or a circulation problem. Don't sit on it!

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 11/22/2015

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Go to the ED now: A doctor needs to evaluate for infection or necrotizing fasciitis. Perhaps it's just a bruise, but that is not something i can tell from your description.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 10/19/2017

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