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Pus Formation And Pain After Getting A Mole Removed. Due To Dettol Use?

I had a mole removed and got 2 stiches one day I forgot to clean it so I thought the next night id sleep with a cotton ball tabbed in detoll and slept with it on my back where he incision was made and I woke up during the nighy in pain and discomfort a few times during the night woke up in the morning go to have a shower took the cotton ball off and there was a pretty big brown red circle circling my stitches the middle looked pussy it was so sore one of the sorest things ever, what have I done :, (
Fri, 1 Mar 2013
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Hi thanks for your question.
Your wound after the removal of mole has got infected leading to puss formation.The infection is giving you pain.No this is not due to dettol.Consult your Doctor who has removed the mole he will prescribe you antibiotics for infection and analgesic anti inflammatory drugs for pain.
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Pus Formation And Pain After Getting A Mole Removed. Due To Dettol Use?

Hi thanks for your question. Your wound after the removal of mole has got infected leading to puss formation.The infection is giving you pain.No this is not due to dettol.Consult your Doctor who has removed the mole he will prescribe you antibiotics for infection and analgesic anti inflammatory drugs for pain. Hope this answers your question.