Mohs surgery post stitch care, should I keep putting Vaseline on the scar after the week is over?

February 20, 2017
Asked By:mark4024 in Bay Village, OH

I had mohs surgery, doctor stitched up the wound , then came back in 5 days , they removed the stitches. They told me to take off the band aid the next day and then told me for one week to cover the scar with vaseline but I did not need a band aid to cover the scar. My question is should I still keep putting vaseline on the scar, after the week is over? I don't mind doing it, it minimizes the scar a little bit, or should I stop putting vaseline on it?

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March 10, 2017

Answer: Post-Mohs Surgery Wound Care

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March 10, 2017

Answer: Post-Mohs Surgery Wound Care

February 22, 2017

Answer: Keeping Mohs scar moist

February 22, 2017

Answer: Keeping Mohs scar moist

February 22, 2017

Answer: Vaseline

February 22, 2017

Answer: Vaseline

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February 22, 2017

Answer: Mohs post care

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Answer: Mohs post care

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