Do I clean off the old ointment before applying new ointment around cotton ball and over the stitches?

June 24, 2017
Asked By:chal1978 in Ontario, CA

BCC removed from inside right ear (Mohs) last Tues, dressing removed Thurs, stitches to be removed Tues. Skin graft over the site with a cotton ball (now saturated with blood) covered with antibiotic ointment stitched to hold it in place. Have cleaned dried blood from area. Are adding ointment to keep area covered. Thank you.

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June 25, 2017

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