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What Causes Pus Around The Edges Of A Skin After Skin Graft Done For Skin Cancer?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Jan 2014
Question: Had a skin graft 11 dates ago on the nose because of a skin cancer, it seems that there is pus developing around the edges is that normal or what diI need to do. Does this mean that the graft is failing
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your query I will like to tell you this skin grafting is very sensitive issue and if you have the slightest of doubt you should seek medical help immediately . Physical examination of the graft is very important while looking at its edges , colour , vascularity etc. Ideally if you are mentioning pus there is a very high probability of infection which needs to be addressed immediately because its spread may lead to graft rejection . A culture swab will be taken from the edge to see for infection . In my opinion you should seek medical help at the earliest . Take care. Dr. Shruti
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What Causes Pus Around The Edges Of A Skin After Skin Graft Done For Skin Cancer?

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your query I will like to tell you this skin grafting is very sensitive issue and if you have the slightest of doubt you should seek medical help immediately . Physical examination of the graft is very important while looking at its edges , colour , vascularity etc. Ideally if you are mentioning pus there is a very high probability of infection which needs to be addressed immediately because its spread may lead to graft rejection . A culture swab will be taken from the edge to see for infection . In my opinion you should seek medical help at the earliest . Take care. Dr. Shruti