The mohs site (about a quarter sized on my right ankle for melanoma) was not closed and it has been two weeks since the surgery. I know pools can be full of bacteria, and would rather be on the safe side. Mu doctor said I have no restrictions, but I'm having trouble walking and would like some exercise.
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August 8, 2013
Answer: Taking care of a skin cancer incision after surgery - Los Angeles
It is impossible to tell exactly what is doing based on that photo. I would consider Tinea Versicolor, which is caused by a yeast, to be a possible cause.
The bug bite was most likely a co-incidence. Chronic inflammation seems to be a factor in the development of squamous cell carcinomas, especially of the oral cavity but basal cell carcinomas have not been linked to bug bites.
You should be washing the
area with light suds during your shower. You can get this from antibacterial
soap, but even suds from shampoo should help. Often, I'll have patients use a
small amount of hydrogen peroxide on the healing surgical wound itself to help
remove crust. But being four days...
