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What Does A Raised Black Spot On The Toe Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 19 Apr 2015

Question: My boyfriend just found a black spot on his large toe, and it appears to be raised and under the skin. What could this be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Bleed under skin

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like a minute bleed under skin.
I would like to know whether he met with any injury.
Let me know so I can guide you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Thank you for your response Doctor. No injury has been noted, however he might have stubbed his toe perhaps at one point, but doesn't recall that specifically.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Probably he would have hit somewhere unknowingly.
There is nothing to worry.
It will resolve on its own.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta