Is it normal after MOHs surgery on the scalp for the covered wound to smell badly after two weeks and be red inside the wound?

May 10, 2015
Asked By:carolemed in Woodbridge, VA

It remained covered each day after applying aquiphor. The doctor had a glowing resume. I do not know how to put a picture in.

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