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Suggest Treatment For Infection On Mole

Hi, I have a very small raised red mole on my neck that I ve had for years. I scratched the mole two days ago and now it has become swollen and white on the end. I guess that would be normal since I have scratched it, I wonder if I should seek medical advice or give it some time to heal first?
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Infection of mole is quite unusual. However, since you have scratched it, it could have become infected. You can take the following measures.
1. Wash the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily.
2. Apply Soframycin skin cream on the wound following washing.
3. Take. Tablet. Ibuprofen + Paracetamol combination after food twice daily for 5 days.
Keep the wound dry and clean.
The wound should heal in about 3 to 5 days.
Wish you all the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Infection On Mole

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. Infection of mole is quite unusual. However, since you have scratched it, it could have become infected. You can take the following measures. 1. Wash the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily. 2. Apply Soframycin skin cream on the wound following washing. 3. Take. Tablet. Ibuprofen + Paracetamol combination after food twice daily for 5 days. Keep the wound dry and clean. The wound should heal in about 3 to 5 days. Wish you all the best.