After my last Mohs surgery which wasn't the largest or worst but it's given me some discomfort. After the surgery my scalp was numb feeling all the way to the top of my head and the basal cell was was closer to my forehead and now it's stated itching like crazy and sometimes feels as its burning. The scar has gotten redder than it was so im wondering what might cause this? I'm due to see my dermatologist in another month. I need some help with trying to find out if this might be normal. Thanks
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Without a photo this is very difficult to answer; however, you are likely correct in that a dissolving suture is the most likely culprit. These are typically cream colored or clear...you can likely just pull it out but the safest answer would be to go have your surgeon evaluate it.
The redness will improve over time. The small puncture marks from the stitches are also normal and will fade with time. Make sure to protect the wound from sun exposure and use sun screen. This will help the scar as it heals.
Your Mohs surgeon made a wise decision. Second intention healing will have two benefits for you. The first of these is that the wound will contract during the healing process and new skin (epidermis) will cover the defect, growing from the outside into the center. The result will be a healed ...