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What Caused Hard Black Spot Where Nail Got Punctured And Soreness While Walking?

I stepped on a nails months ago....have had no redness or swelling that would be signs of a infection, but the puncture area seems to be tough and have some soreness when i walk. It almost looks like i can see a black spot in the spot where the nail went in....any ideas?
Thu, 22 May 2014
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Hi,
At the time of injury on nail, there might be having some collection of blood giving black color spot on the nail.
nothing to worry, it may remain for longer time and will gradually absorbed.
Ok and take care.
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What Caused Hard Black Spot Where Nail Got Punctured And Soreness While Walking?

Hi, At the time of injury on nail, there might be having some collection of blood giving black color spot on the nail. nothing to worry, it may remain for longer time and will gradually absorbed. Ok and take care.