Melanoma on the soles of the foot is even rarer than that, Okuyama said -- about 2.2 cases for every million black people and about 2.4 cases for every million white people in the United States.

But there’s another part of the anatomy that’s often overlooked ... The Babinski sign is a simple test that involves stroking the sole of the foot with a blunt-ended instrument to check ...

Use ice or cold packs on the bottom of your foot and your heel for about 15 minutes as you feel pain. Compress your ankle with a snug elastic bandage or wrap.