12 days out from shave biopsy on a mole located on my right upper thigh, very near the hip/groin crease. Is it infected? (PHoto)

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Shave excision biopsys 12 days out oozing yellow liquid, and still not healed. I have been washing it out with Cetaphil, applying Polysporin and covering it with a bandage. Does it appear infected? Because of it's location it's being constantly irritated. Thank you!

Frank P. Albino, MD · Answer

Shave biopsy sites are typically left open to heal without sutures to close them. As such, it is not uncommon for these sites to drain for a few days following the biopsy.  Although this area is red with a center spot that still appears open I do not see typical signs of infection around the site in your normal or noninvolved skin- namely swelling and red skin. It is impossible to tell whether something is infected from a picture. My recommendation is to see the provider who performed the biopsy in order to allow him/her the opportunity to evaluate the site and also let you know what the pathology report showed from the biopsy.  
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