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Infection after mole shave (Photo)

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Sjoh86Sep 17, 2015
I had 8 moles removed by shave/electro surgery method 6 days ago. 1 of the moles appears to be infected, I am applying antibiotic ointment 3 times a day & gently washing the wound x2 daily & changed dressing x 3 daily. Other wounds are a slight pink & moist, 2 wounds don't seem to soak up moisture & are scabbing slightly. Care sheet advises wound will be white with a pink ring, but for one particular wound I'm afraid it is infected. This wound immediately looked white once the removal was done.

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