I got a mole from my lower back shaved off about 3 weeks ago. I have been washing it regularly and using Neosporin and a band aid each day. However, there is a little redness around the open wound and the wound itself is whiter in color. I'm worried about the evenly spaced red dots in the wound. Is it infected?
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June 9, 2015
Answer: From the photo, it does not appear that you have an infection
Please see a cosmetic dermatologist to give you proper post burn skin care and sun protection to prevent scarring and hyperpigmentation. It is likely you will need fractional laser or radiofrequency and/or microneedling in 3-6 weeks to improve the apperance more quickly. Best, Dr. Emer.
Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...
