I had a mole between my toes removed. It was a benign irregular mole but per my dermotologist it had to come off. I had stitches put in. It’ll be 3 weeks in 3 days and it just has not healed. I have a “hole” between my toes. I went in to have stitches removed 2 days ago the derm said it looked fine. I’m concerned on how it’s going to heal with an open wound like that. I also have a “slit” going across and it hasn’t fused shut. Will it close shut and will the hole between my toes close up as well?
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Thanks for your question! Given your history, I would strongly recommend that you have this evaluated by a doctor. Make an appointment and go see someone in person.Take care and good luck,Dr. Schneider
Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...