Mole removed on the sole of my foot two weeks ago and I still can't walk on my foot. Any suggestions ? (photos)

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I had a mole removed from the sole of my foot two weeks ago and it is still very painful and I cannot put any pressure on my foot. How long will it take to heal and when will I be able to walk on it? I am 26 years old and generally very healthy.

Lisa Zaleski-Larsen, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Wounds on the feet tend to heal much slower than wounds on other areas of the body, especially if there is friction across the wound.  I recommend having your doctor look at the wound to make sure it is not infected.  Also, elevate the foot above the heart whenever possible to improve healing in that region.  I wish you the best!

Michael A. Greenberg, MD · Answer

Your wound might be normal healing, or it could be infected.  The only way that you are going to find out for sure is to go back to your doctor and have him or her check it.And please don't wait to do that.  If it is infected, the last thing you want is for it to spread.   I know from personal experience because I did (doctors are often the worst patients) and ended up in the hospital for a week of antibiotics.

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