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What Causes A Circular Black Spot On The Heel?
I have a black spot on my heel it s been here for a couple days hasn t got any worse, it s a circle shape small, no pain or numbness there s no kinda outta the ordinary other than the small spot, I discovered it after walking outside barefoot hasnt gotten bigger or worse.
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Hello,
Black heel (calcaneal petechiae) is caused by a repeated lateral shearing force of the epidermis sliding over the rete pegs of the papillary dermis. Treatment is not necessary for black heel because the lesion resolves spontaneously with discontinuation of the causative activity.
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Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
Black heel (calcaneal petechiae) is caused by a repeated lateral shearing force of the epidermis sliding over the rete pegs of the papillary dermis. Treatment is not necessary for black heel because the lesion resolves spontaneously with discontinuation of the causative activity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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