One month now and the wound (quarter size) to remove a squamous cell from the top of my husbands head will not stop oozing and is healing very very slow. No antibiotics given and only instructions were to clean the wound for two days with Vinegar and water ! What can we do to help with the healing process and what is the normal time for this to heal. They did a local anestetic and it was at least a quarter inch deep. I am very concerned as to how he is supposed to bath his head , etc .. Help !!
Answer: Wound Not Healing After Mohs Surgery Thank you for your question. This sounds like a typical wound healing after surgery with second intention healing, and no closure at the time of surgery. On the scalp, though it may take anywhere from 4-6 weeks and possibly longer, this often leads to an excellent cosmetic result and the wound fills itself in "from the bottom up". This is a slower way of healing, but with a deep and somewhat larger lesion sometimes this is the best way to heal versus creating a very large tissue flap closure for repair. Typically these wounds require frequent cleaning with soap and water, and sometimes necessitate antibiotics. Many wounds healing in this fashion however, heal well with simple cleaning, and do not need antibiotics. If there is any concern regarding the lesion, I suggest that you see your surgeon for evaluation of the wound, and certainly if there is still drainage from the wound. This may be normal, or could be a sign of infection. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Wound Not Healing After Mohs Surgery Thank you for your question. This sounds like a typical wound healing after surgery with second intention healing, and no closure at the time of surgery. On the scalp, though it may take anywhere from 4-6 weeks and possibly longer, this often leads to an excellent cosmetic result and the wound fills itself in "from the bottom up". This is a slower way of healing, but with a deep and somewhat larger lesion sometimes this is the best way to heal versus creating a very large tissue flap closure for repair. Typically these wounds require frequent cleaning with soap and water, and sometimes necessitate antibiotics. Many wounds healing in this fashion however, heal well with simple cleaning, and do not need antibiotics. If there is any concern regarding the lesion, I suggest that you see your surgeon for evaluation of the wound, and certainly if there is still drainage from the wound. This may be normal, or could be a sign of infection. I hope this helps.
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