Is it normal after MOHs surgery on the scalp for the covered wound to smell badly after two weeks and be red inside the wound?

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It remained covered each day after applying aquiphor. The doctor had a glowing resume. I do not know how to put a picture in.

Maral Skelsey, MD · Answer

I recommend that you follow-up with your Mohs surgeon as soon as possible. Foul-smelling discharge could indicate an infection, especially if you have any other symptoms (fever, swelling, redness, etc). If an infection is suspected, your doctor will perform a simple bacterial culture and possibly give you antibiotics.

Omar Ibrahimi, MD, PhD · Answer

My advice is to call your Mohs surgeon and see him/her so they can take a look. It really depends on what was done to stitch the area up or if it was left to heal on its own. Also sometimes patients get infections afterwards in about 1-5% of cases so again it is important to followup with your Mohs surgeon and give them the chance to evaluate the area.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

I would suggest you return to your surgeon for an evaluation asap. Because there is tissue there which is healing sometimes it can have a smell to it. But it's important to have the area checked and make certain there is no infection. "This
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