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My steri strips from a mole removal are bloody. I was told to leave them alone, is that okay? (Photo)

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musicmomof3Jul 10, 2018

My doctor told me to leave the steristrips on until I get my stitches removed in a week. It’s been two days and my strips are bloody and gross looking on my face. They did give me extra strips but I was just wondering what my options were.

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