Recommended Post-op Care After Mole Removal?

asked 8 months ago by Kasper
Latest answer by Philip Young, MD
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Tags: aftercare, recommendation, scar guard

I had a mole shaved on my face about a week ago. I have since been using hydrogen peroxide + neosporin + band aid on it but it hasn't yet formed a scab. I was wondering if I was delaying healing by using hydrogen peroxide + neosporin and if it was recommended to not use these anymore? Also, are there any recommendations for scar preventions (Vit K/Vit.A/Scar creams or gels)? Thank you.

5 answers to Recommended Post-op Care After Mole Removal?

Wound Care After Mole Removal

Except for the hydrogen peroxide, you are doing the right things. Peroxide is toxic to new cells, so current knowledge lets us know it is best to avoid. It does not sound like an issue in your case, but Neosporin is causing allergic rashes in up to 30% of people now. It has been around so long and used so much, it may have outlived its usefulness. Keeping wounds covered is part of the "new" way of caring for skin. It does not "need air to heal" as the old myth... more

T. Wayne Day, MD
Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon

Post care after healing

You can follow our post care healing if you wish. I included a link. But I would stop the hydrogen peroxide and neosporin immediately and use vinegar and water dilutions as on our website. The only thing that really helps scarring is silicone gel from what I have researched based on a literature search on OVID for all scientific papers on scar healing. Below is a video to illustate our answer better. We have other informative videos and information on our website and a link is included to... more

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Mole removal aftercare

Stop the hydrogen peroxide and neosporin. Use vaseline or aquaphor instead. Vit E oil is also OK. You can stop wearing a band aid at this point as well.

Gary Goldenberg, MD
New York Dermatologist

Post-Operative Care of Shave Excisions

Below is a copy of the handout I give to all of my patients after a shave excision. Keeping the area protected will usually prevent a scab from forming which is advantageous. • Removed the Band-Aid, if present, tomorrow morning and gently wash the area with soap and water twice a day. • After washing, pat dry and apply Aquaphor Healing Ointment™, Vaseline™, or petroleum jelly. These may be purchased over-the-counter at any drugstore. • After today, a... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Wound care after mole removal

Several things on the care of the biopsy site: - hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, iodine can all slow down the healing process and should not be used. Washing once a day with a mild soap and some water is plenty to cleanse the wound. - after washing and gently drying the area, apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment and a bandaid until the spot heals. - we don't actually want a scab to form for ideal wound healing. The wound closes by the keratinocytes (skin surface cells)... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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