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8 Days S/p Nipple-sparing Mastectomy; Skin Next to Areola is Bright Pink/sloughing?

lunavuJul 14, 2012
In 3 directions (sup, lateral, inf to nipple, + lateral nipple) it looks the same as when a blister bursts and new skin is exposed-- raw with granulation tissue. Started 3 days ago as a pink line adjacent to aureola, now is about 1/2" wide in each direction. How should I take care of this? (triple antibiotic ointment, cover w/ non-stick pad vs. letting it dry out? Shower vs no-shower for a few days?)

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Dr. Paul Gill, MD
Dr. Paul Gill, MD
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