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Suggest Remedy For Infection Post Mole Removal
Hi I had a mole removed and it is pus y and wet looking all the time, I was told to heal a wound and elimet scaring you sould keep it moisturised and coverd, but this is stoping the healing process and the drying out process so what do I do ? Do keep it moist but leave it uncovered or do I keep doing what I was told and hopefully it will heal. I have a slight redness ring around it. Is that a sign of healing or infection ? its on my right hand and gets knocked around a bit. Its also sometimes sore when moist. The others that were cut out seem to be healing faster with no cover over them. Thank you.
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Going by your description the area seems to be infected, since the surrounding area is red and it is sore too.
Re-epithelialization should normally takes about 7 days, slightly early if the wound is kept moist with the help of an ointment.
If I was the treating doctor I would have started you on a course of an oral antibiotic e.g either Flucloxacillin Or Cephalexin for a week.
Topically you may use an OTC antibacterial ointment e.g 2% mupirocin ointment, twice daily for a week.
It would be better if you keep it open and covered with a thin layer of antibacterial ointment.
Regards
Going by your description the area seems to be infected, since the surrounding area is red and it is sore too.
Re-epithelialization should normally takes about 7 days, slightly early if the wound is kept moist with the help of an ointment.
If I was the treating doctor I would have started you on a course of an oral antibiotic e.g either Flucloxacillin Or Cephalexin for a week.
Topically you may use an OTC antibacterial ointment e.g 2% mupirocin ointment, twice daily for a week.
It would be better if you keep it open and covered with a thin layer of antibacterial ointment.
Regards
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