I was diagnosed with nodular BCC in the middle of my forehead. I have an appointment with a Mohs surgeon and a plastic surgeon to do the closure. Their offices are on different sides of town. I am worried about taking a jerky, bumpy taxi trip in heavy big city traffic with a fresh open wound on my forehead. Can this lead to more problems, excess bleeding, more bruising?
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Basal cell carcinoma with squamous differentiation could mean several things and this has been the subject of some debate. It could mean separate tumors, one basal cell carcinoma and the other, squamous lying so close that the elements of each collide. This is called a collision tumor. The...
For lower lip wounds like yours, I have my patients clean the wound twice daily with sterile normal saline to prevent buildup and solidifying of all yellowish exude. They are then directed to apply just Vaseline to the wound to keep it moist . Topical antibiotics should be avoided. A non-stick...
Hello,Thank you for your question! Some burning and tingling is to be expected following Mohs surgery. Sometimes it can be the result of irritation due to antibiotic ointment or adhesive from the bandage. If the burning and tingling is associated with severe pain, redness, or swelling, it could ...