I had a 7mm x 7mm mole removed almost 4 weeks ago. I've been putting Vaseline or Neosporin on it and have kept it covered the entire time. It still hasn't started to scab and will get tender and a little gunky if I forget to change the bandage for one day. The air seems to irritate it If I leave it uncovered for more than a minute. Is this normal?
My moles seem to have skin over top of them already I've been washing my face 3 to 4 times a day and constantly putting neosporin and Vaseline on them. Can I wear liquid make up or concealer on them yet?
The doc just told me to keep a bandage on it for a couple day but today after I showered I bent over and it cracked open and started bleeding.. it stopped on its own but now should I put vaseline or Neosporin on it as well? Thank you
I got a mole excised (upper lip, bet. my nose and my mouth) by a plastic surgeon. He took some stitches out on day 7 and the remaining out today (day 10). I've had steristrips on since surgery, but was told not to put Vaseline. Now he said to let it air dry and not put anything else. Reading the posts here it seems keeping the wound moist is best to minimize scarring. Can I still try Vaseline now that the stitches are out? Should I keep using steristrips? When can I start using silicone pads?
I had a mole excised 3-4 days ago I've been keeping band-aids/Vaseline on it multiple times a day and changing the band-aids. How long do I have to keep putting Vaseline/ Band-Aids on it? Does it look infected at all? Just want to make sure i'm doing things right. I have a wedding in 3 1/2 weeks and wanted to put cover up on the excision site.
So i got a mole taken off my neck exactly one month ago today and tbh i'm happy with it but it's just still red. I've been applying vaseline to it ever 3 hours and washing it twice a day. I feel like a slight bump on the removal site which scares me cause i hope the mole is not growing back. Thoughts?
I fear the rash more than the wound! It's purple, raised, itchy, & seems to get worse daily... I'm also concerned by the fact that the wound hasn't closed at all. It's actually slightly larger now. Initially, the bandaids seemed to cause itchy bumps, so I switched to Tegaderm which felt amazing!, but fluid kept accumulating. Today I stopped using the Polysporin from the doc & bought some Vasoline. Still worried. Upside? It's benign :)
I had a mole excision on 4/12/17. The mole was removed from right side of nose.MY plastic surgeon did a vertical excision. On day 3 it appeared the wound was more open that closed but he assured me there were stitches placed under and on top of the skin so not to worry. The wound from the second day had a goopy yellow/ gray color and still does to this day. I keep moist with Vaseline , 3 X a day to prevent a scab. what should I be doing?
I got mole removed about 5 days ago by having it shaved off. The doctor did not really help out by giving me information how to care other than putting Vaseline on it. It's under my chin.. I've googled a few tips on using a scar treatment cream and silicone sheets. Any suggestions?