1 week post op mole removal: infected? Told to leave uncovered with aquaphor on it. (Photo)

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Left uncovered but it didn't seem moist started covering. Diabetic type 2 A1C 6.5 located mid back thanks for any feedback

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation and after care. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Frank P. Albino, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concern.  Of course it is impossible to tell whether something is infected from a picture alone and I recommend that you see the provider who removed the lesion to gleam his/her opinion.  Having said this, the redness I see around the biopsy site may not indicate infection but rather signs of a shave biopsy that is healing.  
Not everyone is a good candidate for this treatment so please see a Board Certified or Board Eligible Plastic Surgeon to evaluate if you may benefit. Good luck!
  
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