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Would The Mole Which Led To Drainage After Being Removed Lead To Infection?

Hi I had surgery two days ago on my face. There was a mole that had got infected and after 20 days of antibiotics they finally removed it. My face around the area is hurting pretty bad and I had some drainage from the area and now along the cut I have two white bumps that look like white heads. Should I worry that my cut is infected?
Fri, 13 Feb 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Yes, there is probability of the infection.

I suggest you to do culture and sensitivity testing from the probable infection site.

Taking a treatment as per the report is good.

Since you have history of previous infection than you should do culture and sensitivity.

Till report comes you can continue your current treatment.

Please maintain good hygiene by frequent washing and cleaning. Good dressing with betadine, dettol and polysporin ointment is necessary.


Please cover the face and wound area while you are out.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM
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Would The Mole Which Led To Drainage After Being Removed Lead To Infection?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Yes, there is probability of the infection. I suggest you to do culture and sensitivity testing from the probable infection site. Taking a treatment as per the report is good. Since you have history of previous infection than you should do culture and sensitivity. Till report comes you can continue your current treatment. Please maintain good hygiene by frequent washing and cleaning. Good dressing with betadine, dettol and polysporin ointment is necessary. Please cover the face and wound area while you are out. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM