Wound Care After Mohs Surgery Repair?

These wounds are very simple and straight forward to the surgeon but I do see how confusing it can be to the patient. When you are left with a wound to fill in on it's own we call it a healing by secondary intention. The first thing to keep in mind is a dry wound is a dead wound and it will not heal well. I spent one year during my residency training doing research on wound healing and scar management and one thing that was consistent was a clean moist wound heals the best. They way to take... more

Every surgeon has a slightly different strategy as to proper wound care so you should check with your doctor as well. As a general rule, wounds heal better and faster when they are kept clean, moist (with a bland ointment) and covered with a non-stick bandage. Wounds that are not kept moist and covered or wounds that are allowed to dry out or scab up will heal more slowly. Talk to your doctor to confirm exactly how they would like you to care for your wound. Good luck. more

After undergoing a surgical procedure, proper wound care is essential to ensure the best healing and cosmetic outcome. Your surgeon should supply you with instruction precisely how to care for your wound. These instruction may differ from one doctor to another, from the type of procedure you had (ex. forehead flap vs. skin graft), from the type of skin condition you had treated (ex. melanoma vs. ulcer) and from the location. Before you ask a second opinion, it is crucial you discuss how to... more