I Had Mohs Surgery Above my Right Eyebrow (On the Forehead) - Itching/Healing?

September 26, 2010
Asked By:Lewanne in Kentucky, KY

the Dr had to take 2 cuts to get it all, it went to the skull. I have a 2" hole in my forehead. The last bolster was taken out 2 weeks ago, it was to big to sew and a skin graft would have looked terrible. I am keeping the hole filled with polysporin and bandaged. The itching around the hole is unbearable, he said it would be bandaged for at least 2 more months. How can I rid the itching, I don't want to irritate the healing as the hole is getting smaller. Any advise on healing? Thank you

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April 30, 2014

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Answer: Itching following forehead reconstruction is sign of normal wound healing

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April 30, 2014

Answer: Itching in healing Mohs surgery site on the right forehead

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Answer: Polysporin allergy or nerve irritation possible.

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Answer: Polysporin allergy or nerve irritation possible.

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