Treatment
How do you prevent infection after mole removal?
Bandages: After a mole removal, the treated area should be covered with a bandage. For the first week to two weeks, the area will need to be cleaned and the bandage changed once or twice per day. Keeping the wound covered and dry will help keep it from becoming infected.
How do you treat a wound after mole removal?
Skin lesion removal-aftercare
- Keep the area covered for the first 24 to 48 hours after stitches have been placed.
- After 24 to 48 hours, gently wash the site with cool water and soap. …
- Your provider may recommend the application of petroleum jelly or an antibiotic ointment on the wound.
What should I watch after mole removal?
In addition, you must contact your dermatologist immediately if you have any of the following after your treatment:
- Fever.
- Unusual or prolonged pain.
- Redness or discharge of pus.
- Re-opening of the wound.
- Stitches that have come out prematurely.
- Reappearance of the mole after removal.
How do I know if my mole removal is infected?
Signs of infection include: worsening pain, redness spreading out around the wound, swelling, pus (milky white-yellow-green) discharge from the wound, fever or chills, worsening malaise or fatigue. Please notify our office immediately if you observe any of these signs.
How long should you keep a mole removal covered?
You should plan to keep the treatment site clean and covered with a bandage for 1-2 days to protect the area. After this time, you can remove the bandage and continue to keep the area clean and moisturized.
Can a mole removal get infected?
The most common complications after mole removal surgery are bleeding and infection. Some people can experience an allergic reaction to the cleanser or anesthetic used. These complications are generally minor and easily resolved.
How do you know if a wound is infected?
How to recognize a wound infection
- warm skin around the wound.
- yellow or green discharge coming from the wound.
- the wound giving off an unpleasant odor.
- red streaks on the skin around the wound.
- fever and chills.
- aches and pains.
- nausea.
- vomiting.
Does mole removal leave a hole?
A mole or naevus is made up of naevus cells, which extend right through the skin. Therefore, if removal is to be complete, it will leave a hole. Whichever way this heals, there will be a scar.
How long do I apply Vaseline after mole removal?
After cleansing, apply a coating of Vaseline® or Neosporin®. Keep ointment on the wound at all times until the wound is healed. Apply a bandage over the wound for the first five to seven days. Most wounds may be left uncovered after five to seven days.
What do infected moles look like?
An inflamed mole (nevus) can become more red in appearance and begin to swell, making it look like it has grown. This tends to occur from irritation when healthy moles are rubbed or injured, such as with habits like shaving.
What does an infected biopsy site look like?
To speed healing, keep the biopsy site moist by applying an ointment which will prevent scabbing and minimize scarring. A small rim of redness is commonly seen at the edge of a healing wound but expanding redness, fever, chills, pus, or significant pain can be signs of an infection, which is uncommon.
How do you treat infected moles?
You may need a prescription for an antibiotic by mouth to get rid of the infection. Serious skin infections can require a hospital stay for antibiotics by vein (IV). In the event that the mole shows signs of skin cancer, your doctor can take a small sample of the mole (biopsy) or remove the mole completely.