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Is weeping from the wound 1 week after MOHS normal?

July 24, 2017
Asked By:mummum06 in Calabasas, CA

I had MOHS 1 week ago on my lower leg above the ankle. My skin is thin due to sun and age(70) . Weeping is clear, but pretty steady. Just need to know if this is normal and should I change any thing other than dressing with Vaseline and keeping it covered?

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