Does this punch excision appear to be healing correctly? (photo)

June 26, 2016
Asked By:elisabella in Columbus, GA

This is day six after a punch excision. I am concerned about scarring. I use peroxide on the site and put Vaseline on every day and cover with bandage. I have experienced no pain and little issue, but this morning I did not a small trace of blood. This is day 6. Stitches to be cut out in three days. Should I see the doc before then?

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June 30, 2016

Answer: Punch Biopsy - Wound Healing; silicone based scar gels with growth factors

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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June 30, 2016

Answer: Punch Biopsy - Wound Healing; silicone based scar gels with growth factors

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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June 29, 2016

Answer: Wound healing question

Brian S. Biesman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 29, 2016

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Brian S. Biesman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 28, 2016

Answer: Does this punch excision appear to be healing correctly?

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Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 28, 2016

Answer: Does this punch excision appear to be healing correctly?

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