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It is always best to not pick off scabs after a procedure. At this point, apply Plato's Scar Serum to minimize scarring potential.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
It is impossible to say what is going on from this picture. I would advise if the area does not heal or if a skin lesion regrows in this area, or if you are just worried, that you seen a dermatologist.
If you are concerned please see a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in mole removal. Best, Dr. Emer.
Thank you for your question and photograph. Based on your picture, your mole removal site does not look infected. The redness is from the trauma of the shave removal, while the white stuff in the center is likely early scar formation mixed with the Vaseline causing a sticky gelatinous...
Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...
Moles can not be accurately diagnosed on the internet. 80% of diagnosis on the internet is wrong. Moles grow with the baby. Have the mole examined by a dermatologist
Call your physician and ask for the results if you do not hear back within a reasonable period of time, perhaps 2 or 3 weeks at the most.
Agree with my other colleagues, definitely no home remedies. You may end up with a bad scar and this would be disastrous on the face. Either have it removed surgically or with a laser. This will need a discussion with a specialist.
Administrative light duty immediately. Heavy physical duty 2 weeks. I would suggest applying a tape (e.g. micropore tape) over the scar for 3 months or more. This will give it some additional strength. It is important to know that most scars in the back will stretch no more how careful you are.
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