1 day post mole cauterization was advised differently to what's on RealSelf about aftercare. Advice? (photo)

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I had my mole cauterized 24 hours ago from the centre of my chest. I am prone to keloid scarring but chose to take that risk. The dr put an antibiotic ointment on it and covered it with a small plaster. She told me to keep it on for 48 hours and then remove it to allow a scab to form. Ater doing a lot of research, every consultant and derm on this website from all over the world have stated NOT TO LET A SCAB FORM. So do I apply Vaseline and a dressing OR let it dry straight away? Help

Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast) · Answer

To be honest it really does not matter either way. You run the risk of introducing infection by applying vaseline straightaway, as it isn't  a sterile product and you are interfering with the natural healing process.  Vaseline will not stop a keloid from forming
All healing takes place over a 7-10 days period  -it will form a scab which is protective. The scab will come away in good time once the underlying tissue has healed - do not pick it off as it will scar badly.
Once healed this is the time to start moisturising and applying silicone especially as you are prone to keloid.
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