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What Are The Black Spots On The Ball Of My Foot?

I have a very dark grey/ black spot on the ball of my foot. I only noticed it in thepast couple of days. I have permanent hard skin there as I am a runner, and I also get blisters in that spot. When I googled it it most looked like a melanoma. I'm really worried about it, I'm 16, I run regularly and eat healthily. I live in England so literally haven't been exposed to the sun for about 6 months, and am always careful during the summer.. what could it be?? much appreciated
Tue, 20 May 2014
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to HCM

We need a clinical picture to diagnose melanoma.Don't worry as this has appeared only 2 days back.

Pls check for signs of melanoma
Asymmetry- that is one half of the mole doesn't look like the other half.
Border- irregular borders
Colour-multicolored or changed colour recently
Diameter-more than half cms
Evolution-changed size or shape

You got to meet a dermatologist in person for confirmatory diagnosis.
If you have the above signs , I recommended you to take a biopsy and check for confirmatory diagnosis.

After confirmatory diagnosis you can get treated for hard skin (which is very common in runner)
Soak your feet in warm water with glycerin for 10mins daily.

Regards
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What Are The Black Spots On The Ball Of My Foot?

Hello, Thanks for writing to HCM We need a clinical picture to diagnose melanoma.Don t worry as this has appeared only 2 days back. Pls check for signs of melanoma Asymmetry- that is one half of the mole doesn t look like the other half. Border- irregular borders Colour-multicolored or changed colour recently Diameter-more than half cms Evolution-changed size or shape You got to meet a dermatologist in person for confirmatory diagnosis. If you have the above signs , I recommended you to take a biopsy and check for confirmatory diagnosis. After confirmatory diagnosis you can get treated for hard skin (which is very common in runner) Soak your feet in warm water with glycerin for 10mins daily. Regards