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?
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.
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Suggest Treatment For A Scab
Hello. Thank you for writing to us 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