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Does This Mole Removal Look Like It’s Healing Properly?
Question: Does this mole removal look like it’s healing properly? It’s been 3 weeks since removed by plastic surgeon and the wound appears to be reopening. It gets then worst again. Will it close and fill in?
Brief Answer:
Hi,
Detailed Answer:
In my opinion,the healing in this wound may be not proper. The picture shows,that it needs to be cleaned & dressed. Perhaps it may be infected & may need a course of antibiotics. You may be needed a culture & sensitivity test of the wound scraping or wound fluid,if any.
Hi,
Detailed Answer:
In my opinion,the healing in this wound may be not proper. The picture shows,that it needs to be cleaned & dressed. Perhaps it may be infected & may need a course of antibiotics. You may be needed a culture & sensitivity test of the wound scraping or wound fluid,if any.
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Dr. Dr. Yogesh D
I went to the plastic surgeon who told me the redness is normal. Wouldn’t I feel pain If it was infected? Now I’m worried.
Brief Answer:
Hi,
Detailed Answer:
Normally there must be pain,swelling & redness around an infected wound.Your plastic surgeon is right in telling that some redness may persist around the wound,even without infection.However,if any wound does not show signs of healing within 4 weeks& complete healing is not there within 8 weeks, then it may be termed as delayed healing or a chronic wound & in such cases, medical intervention may be advised.Still,prior to this, you may try these home remedies.
1-A moist healing environment has been clinically proven to aid in wound healing process & repair of damaged skin in superficial wounds.Elastoplast wound healing ointment creates a breathable protective film to help in superficial wound healing regeneration/repair of damaged skin cells.
2- Also, increased blood supply to the affected area will help in speedy healing. Therefore, use of warm compresses is an easy way to increase the blood supply of wound area & hence promote healing.
You may try both home remedy tips,which may give you desired results.
Hi,
Detailed Answer:
Normally there must be pain,swelling & redness around an infected wound.Your plastic surgeon is right in telling that some redness may persist around the wound,even without infection.However,if any wound does not show signs of healing within 4 weeks& complete healing is not there within 8 weeks, then it may be termed as delayed healing or a chronic wound & in such cases, medical intervention may be advised.Still,prior to this, you may try these home remedies.
1-A moist healing environment has been clinically proven to aid in wound healing process & repair of damaged skin in superficial wounds.Elastoplast wound healing ointment creates a breathable protective film to help in superficial wound healing regeneration/repair of damaged skin cells.
2- Also, increased blood supply to the affected area will help in speedy healing. Therefore, use of warm compresses is an easy way to increase the blood supply of wound area & hence promote healing.
You may try both home remedy tips,which may give you desired results.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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