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Is my post mole shaving healing right? How long will it take to heal? (photo)

April 19, 2017
Asked By:georgia in OH in Columbus, OH

I got a mole on my stomach removed about 6 days ago and I wasn't really given any aftercare directions so I've just been cleaning it 2 times a day with soap and water and then putting polysporin on and covering it with a bandaid. As I was cleaning it today though a red dot appeared and now it looks even worse. Is something wrong with it or is it healing correctly? Also how long will it take for it to look somewhat normal/heal?

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