Suggest Treatment For Small Bump On The Side Of The Toe

Posted on Mon, 15 Feb 2016

Question: I've had a small bump on the side of my toe for about 6wks and it has recently bled a couple of times. is this probably a corn or something more serious?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be corn, upload photographs

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it is unlikely to be a corn as a corn doesn't bleed unless manipulated.
It can be a pyogenic granuloma which is a benign vasular tumor but I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the bump so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 hours later)

I've accidentally bumped it on a door frame each time it has bled, if that helps. it didn't bleed out of nowhere.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Either pyogenic granuloma or corn

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs.
It can be either pyogenic granuloma or a corn.
Both the conditions are not serious. l would recommend you to consult a dermatologist and get them removed.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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