Just had Mohs surgery on my forehead 4 days ago. Can I take the bandage off for good and let the stitches air out now? Going to have them removed three days from now.
September 28, 2018
Answer: Should I Remove my Bandage and Let my Stitches Air out 4 Days After Mohs Surgery? You should speak to your surgeon. However, we know that ointment on a wound allows the healing to proceed about 15% faster by one study, and antibiotic ointment makes it heal up to 28% faster. Keeping a bandage on a wound keeps the ointment in place. Airing it out unfortunately lets the wound dry. If the bandage comes off, more ointment and another dressing should go on. Good luck!
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September 28, 2018
Answer: Should I Remove my Bandage and Let my Stitches Air out 4 Days After Mohs Surgery? You should speak to your surgeon. However, we know that ointment on a wound allows the healing to proceed about 15% faster by one study, and antibiotic ointment makes it heal up to 28% faster. Keeping a bandage on a wound keeps the ointment in place. Airing it out unfortunately lets the wound dry. If the bandage comes off, more ointment and another dressing should go on. Good luck!
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September 25, 2018
Answer: Incision Care After Mohs I would recommend first and foremost to follow the instructions provided by your surgeon. You could always call the office and ask if you are unsure. That being said, my typical recommendation for all surgical incisions, including Mohs procedures, is to clean the incision line four times daily with hydrogen peroxide on a Q-tip followed by application of Vaseline or Aquaphor. Cleaning with the hydrogen peroxide allows crusting to be removed. An application of Vaseline or Aquaphor provides a moist environment for healing. Typically skin, especially the top layer (epidermis), heals most effectively in an environment which is moist and free of obstructions. I would avoid antibiotic ointments such as neomycin or bacitracin as consistent application can sometimes cause skin reactions. Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide and application of Vaseline or Aquaphor should provide the most expedited healing time and least visible scar. I hope this helps, good luck!!
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September 25, 2018
Answer: Incision Care After Mohs I would recommend first and foremost to follow the instructions provided by your surgeon. You could always call the office and ask if you are unsure. That being said, my typical recommendation for all surgical incisions, including Mohs procedures, is to clean the incision line four times daily with hydrogen peroxide on a Q-tip followed by application of Vaseline or Aquaphor. Cleaning with the hydrogen peroxide allows crusting to be removed. An application of Vaseline or Aquaphor provides a moist environment for healing. Typically skin, especially the top layer (epidermis), heals most effectively in an environment which is moist and free of obstructions. I would avoid antibiotic ointments such as neomycin or bacitracin as consistent application can sometimes cause skin reactions. Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide and application of Vaseline or Aquaphor should provide the most expedited healing time and least visible scar. I hope this helps, good luck!!
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