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Had Moles Removed, Skin Red And Itchy, Using Vas Aline . Normal?
had 2 moles removed tuesday . they were big . now the there red and itchy . using vasaline like they told me to and coverd for three days. they are itch and red . normal? One is one my side the size of my pinky finger nail-that was sticking out . the other on my neck , had to plump up before removing . And please the right way to not have a scar . Thank You
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Sun, 26 May 2013
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Hello
Welcome to healthcare magic forum.
Thank you for your query.
I am Dr Gaurav Patel,dermatologist.
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem.
I think you need not to worry.
Give it time to heal, nothing else.
You can apply silicone gel for reducing scar.
Better to apply it according to your dermatologist advise.
Avoid sun exposure.
You can take anti histaminic medicine for itching.
I hope I answered your question.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards,
Welcome to healthcare magic forum.
Thank you for your query.
I am Dr Gaurav Patel,dermatologist.
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem.
I think you need not to worry.
Give it time to heal, nothing else.
You can apply silicone gel for reducing scar.
Better to apply it according to your dermatologist advise.
Avoid sun exposure.
You can take anti histaminic medicine for itching.
I hope I answered your question.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards,
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