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?
March 11, 2013
Answer: Staples from scalp
The best wound care is to wash it with 3% hydrogen peroxide and apply Polysporin ointment. do that 2 times per day. Use can use any other the counter antibiotic ointment (Grey) not a cream (white)
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March 11, 2013
Answer: Staples from scalp
The best wound care is to wash it with 3% hydrogen peroxide and apply Polysporin ointment. do that 2 times per day. Use can use any other the counter antibiotic ointment (Grey) not a cream (white)
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March 11, 2013
Answer: Mohs and Reconstructive Surgery
Caring for your wound following Mohs and Reconstructive surgery is important to the cosmetic outcome of your scar. For my own patients, I recommend generous vaseline to the area of the suture line or staples to prevent the formation of scabs. Also you can used a warm compress a few times a day to soften up any scabs and if you pat gently without too much force you should be able to remove most scabs that have formed. Every surgeon has slightly different preferences so I would recommend you check with your Mohs surgeon who performed the procedure on how you should care for your area following skin cancer surgery. From the photo it looks like you're doing a pretty good job taking care of it.
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March 11, 2013
Answer: Mohs and Reconstructive Surgery
Caring for your wound following Mohs and Reconstructive surgery is important to the cosmetic outcome of your scar. For my own patients, I recommend generous vaseline to the area of the suture line or staples to prevent the formation of scabs. Also you can used a warm compress a few times a day to soften up any scabs and if you pat gently without too much force you should be able to remove most scabs that have formed. Every surgeon has slightly different preferences so I would recommend you check with your Mohs surgeon who performed the procedure on how you should care for your area following skin cancer surgery. From the photo it looks like you're doing a pretty good job taking care of it.
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