Mohs Surgery: Q&A
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I had a mohs performed 4 days ago and it seems I'm forming large scabs. This worries me for when I have the 11 staples removed in one week. What's the best way to lessen the scabbbing?
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Mrsw13
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Mohs post care for scalp
The issue with scabs is that scabs cause scars. We were all told as children not to pick scabs because it meant something was healing. But what it actually meant was that something was scarring. So, you can shower and try to lightly remove the scabs after your scalp has been wet for a for minutes. Don't scrub, but just lightly rub, even with a q-tip or two. If that's not getting the scabs off you can take some gauze or a thick papertowel, wet it and place it over the area. Let it sit for...
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Mohs and Reconstructive Surgery
Caring for your wound following Mohs and Reconstructive surgery is important to the cosmetic outcome of your scar. For my own patients, I recommend generous vaseline to the area of the suture line or staples to prevent the formation of scabs. Also you can used a warm compress a few times a day to soften up any scabs and if you pat gently without too much force you should be able to remove most scabs that have formed. Every surgeon has slightly different preferences so I would recommend you...
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Stamford Dermatologic Surgeon
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Post Operative Care for Sutures or Staples
Post-operative care is a funny thing, as each surgeon has his/her preference as to post-operative care. So it is always recommended to ask your doctor how he/she wishes you to care for your wound.
Here is some basic information:
Scab is bad. You do not want a scab to form as it slows healing
Cleanse the wound. Some surgeons want you to clean with soap and water, others recommend sterile saline, others hydrogen peroxide (either full strength or half/half with water). Most...
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Staples from scalp
The best wound care is to wash it with 3% hydrogen peroxide and apply Polysporin ointment. do that 2 times per day. Use can use any other the counter antibiotic ointment (Grey) not a cream (white)
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Staples for scalp repair after Mohs
You should be washing the area with light suds during the shower. You can get this from antibacterial soap but even Suds from shampoo should help. Often times I'll have patients use a small amount of hydrogen peroxide on the healing surgical wound itself to help remove crust. But being four days out and because the hydrogen peroxide and temporarily Bleach your hair I think you can easily get away with light manual washing with soap and water.
Lastly be sure to apply...
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