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How Do I Take Care of Staples on Scalp from Mohs Surgery? (photo)

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I had a mohs performed 4 days ago and it seems I'm forming large scabs. This worries me for when I have the 11 staples removed in one week. What's the best way to lessen the scabbbing?

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