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Should vaseline continue to be used after stitches removed from mohs surgery one week ago?

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Is it good to keep vaseline on a scar where stitches from mohs surgery were removed one week ago and if so for how long. Should I use some type of scar ointment.If so when would I start and what would you recommend.

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