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I just had a mole removed from my back 2 days ago. It was cut off then burnt to stop the bleeding.

cassiandra01Jul 26, 2018
The doc just told me to keep a bandage on it for a couple day but today after I showered I bent over and it cracked open and started bleeding.. it stopped on its own but now should I put vaseline or Neosporin on it as well? Thank you

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Dr. Robert S. Backstein, MD
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Answered on Jul 30, 2018
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Christian Halvorson, MD

I recommend a follow-up appointment with your dermatologist to address your concerns. While it is impossible to determine without an in-person examination, cauterization can cause the surface to appear darker initially and that will go away as it heals. Scabs will also appear darker. Keep it...

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Jason Emer, MD

I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist about your concerns and after care recommendations. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. Any scarring can be improved with lasers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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Robert S. Backstein, MD

Thanks for the question. The stitches look fine. Skin very commonly looks bunched like that after suturing. You can be sure that after the stitches are removed it the skin will flatten out over a few weeks.

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