Open wound, infection, cellulitis and eschar formed after fibroidadenoma removal. Any suggestions? (photos)

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I had a benign fibroidadenoma removed 2 weeks. The next couple days seemed normal I had bruising and some swelling. On the 4th or 5the day the skin on my bruise began peeling off leaving thin red skin over the next couple days a dollar coin sized area was exposed and oozing. Within another couple days the would split and a large black eschar (?) formed over half the area. The open area oozes green and brown discharge.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi jessicam55417What you describe sounds like a serious infection that requires at the minimum serious antibiotics, a culture, and likely debridement.  I say this with incomplete information and without benefit of examination.  I base the conclusions on you history, and photos (especially #3).If you haven't been to the doctor yet go.  If his office is closed and you have not notified him today, call now.  Hopefully I am overreacting, but this is not something you can just sit on.Best to you.Se

Open wound, infection, cellulitis and eschar formed after fibroidadenoma removal. Any suggestions? (photos)

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