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Skin graft after MOHs surgery healing quite well, should I continue to cover it with sterile gauze 4 months post?

salannieJan 9, 2017
I had a melanoma mole removed 4 months ago on my lower leg. I had a skin graft done has quite a pic chunk was taken out of my leg. The graft has taken and is healing quite well. My question is… Should I continue to cover it with a sterile guaze or is it OK to leave it uncovered

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Dr. Kristine Romine, MD
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Answered on Mar 18, 2017
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