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What Causes Dark Spot Under The Foot?

Hi there. I just found last night while i washed my feet , that i have a dark spot , bigger then a pencil eraser , under my foot. I was reading a bit online said it could be melanoma . Should i be concerned? It doesn t hurt at all. I just find it funny how it appeared so quickly. Thank you .
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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Individuals with diabetes suffer various problems because of an excess amount of sugar in the blood. Apart from kidney and heart problems, brown spots on the feet are another problem they have to deal with. A condition of the skin called diabetic dermopathy has a negative effect on the blood vessels that provide blood to the skin. This condition causes brown spots to occur on the skin, which can be oval or circular. These spots have a resemblance of age spots. These spots are also called skin spots that do not produce any pain. To prevent complications to the skin, like brown spots on the feet, you should try to keep diabetes in check. Brown spots on the soles of your feet could also result from excess amount of insulin in the body. The brown spots on the hands and feet could also be because of the sun. They are called sun spots. Dark spots at the bottom of your feet could also be a sign of clotting known as purpura. This condition will make you more prone to bruises or bleeding and can affect adults as well as children. Another cause of dark spots on the skin is chronic arsenic poisoning.
A mole could also be the reason for a brown spot on the bottom of the foot. It is advisable to contact a dermatologist who can give you a proper diagnosis.
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What Causes Dark Spot Under The Foot?

Individuals with diabetes suffer various problems because of an excess amount of sugar in the blood. Apart from kidney and heart problems, brown spots on the feet are another problem they have to deal with. A condition of the skin called diabetic dermopathy has a negative effect on the blood vessels that provide blood to the skin. This condition causes brown spots to occur on the skin, which can be oval or circular. These spots have a resemblance of age spots. These spots are also called skin spots that do not produce any pain. To prevent complications to the skin, like brown spots on the feet, you should try to keep diabetes in check. Brown spots on the soles of your feet could also result from excess amount of insulin in the body. The brown spots on the hands and feet could also be because of the sun. They are called sun spots. Dark spots at the bottom of your feet could also be a sign of clotting known as purpura. This condition will make you more prone to bruises or bleeding and can affect adults as well as children. Another cause of dark spots on the skin is chronic arsenic poisoning. A mole could also be the reason for a brown spot on the bottom of the foot. It is advisable to contact a dermatologist who can give you a proper diagnosis.