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What is the Best Moisturizer to Use on the Face to Minimize the Scar After Mole Removal?

What is the Best Moisturizer to Use on the Face to Minimize the Scar After Mole Removal?

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by babybabybaby3 in brooklyn, new york
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Minimize scar after mole removal

If the wound is repair properly- layered closure most likely you will have a good result. they is what matters: 1. keep the area protected from the sun 2. Well hydrated A good choice of sunscreen/hydrating preparation is Anthelious 15. 3.Silicon scar patches or silicon based preparations e.g. Scarguard are also helpful.
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Topical Treatment to Minimize Scar After Mole Removal

After the wound has healed completely your best option is to protect the surgery site from the sun. This would include the use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen (i.e. screens out UVA and UVB) with an SPF of 30 or greater and other sun-protective measures (e.g. wearing a hat, seeking shade, etc). As long as the incision site is pink (and even beyond), the scar will be more sensitive to sun exposure. So, sunscreen and sun protection are very important. Another good treatment is a... more

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