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Suggest Treatment For A Scab
I had mole removal by laser 5 days ago. Its a large scab, about 5mm across. Scab has formed ok, but I noticed clear liquid coming out tonight when I pressed it. I kept it covered for 2days. There were always spots forming on the mole, hence why I wanted it removed. Does it mean it is infected?
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Discharge of fluid does suggest that the wound is infected. Remove all dressing and keep it uncovered.
A sterile gauze dipped in betadine solution can be used to clean the area.
After cleaning you may apply an OTC topical antibacterial e.g 2% mupirocin ointment, twice daily for a week Or till scab falls off.
In addition to this If I was the treating doctor I would have also started you on Oral antibiotics and continued them for a week.
My choice of oral antibiotics would be either flucloxacillin Or cephalexin for a week.
Oral antibiotics are prescription drugs and therefore you must talk to your doctor for the needful.
Regards
Discharge of fluid does suggest that the wound is infected. Remove all dressing and keep it uncovered.
A sterile gauze dipped in betadine solution can be used to clean the area.
After cleaning you may apply an OTC topical antibacterial e.g 2% mupirocin ointment, twice daily for a week Or till scab falls off.
In addition to this If I was the treating doctor I would have also started you on Oral antibiotics and continued them for a week.
My choice of oral antibiotics would be either flucloxacillin Or cephalexin for a week.
Oral antibiotics are prescription drugs and therefore you must talk to your doctor for the needful.
Regards
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