I just recently had a mole cauterized and shaved from my back. I was told to not get it wet for 24 hours but they never told me if showering is ok. Would shampoo, conditioner , or body wash be bad for it? I am afraid of infection as this already looks horrendous.
April 4, 2014
Answer: Clean your mole removal site Your site does look irritated but not necessarily infected. Showering is fine and is actually good because it will loosen the scab that is there. You don't want to have scabbing in removal sites - this is what creates scars. You want to keep your site clean (even clean with 1/2 peroxide and water), remove any scabs or crusty skin, and then goop it up with Polysporin or Vaseline (and cover if needed). Do this until new pink skin is forming in the site but not crustiness. This will allow the skin too heal much nicer and keep scarring to a minimum. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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April 4, 2014
Answer: Clean your mole removal site Your site does look irritated but not necessarily infected. Showering is fine and is actually good because it will loosen the scab that is there. You don't want to have scabbing in removal sites - this is what creates scars. You want to keep your site clean (even clean with 1/2 peroxide and water), remove any scabs or crusty skin, and then goop it up with Polysporin or Vaseline (and cover if needed). Do this until new pink skin is forming in the site but not crustiness. This will allow the skin too heal much nicer and keep scarring to a minimum. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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