Wound Care (with stitches)
1) Keep site dry for 24 - 48 hours.
2) Then
a) clean gently with mild soap and water
or peroxide
b) Apply Bacitracin, Polysporin or Vaseline or leave dry. Most dermatological surgeons see no value in topical antibiotics for wounds and feel that keeping the site moist with a thin layer of Vaseline is all that is needed.
3) After you cleanse the site apply:
a) a Bandaid
b) 3M Waterproof Bandage (Nextcare)
c) Tegaderm
4) In most cases, it is best to keep the wound covered until the sutures are removed.
If the wound becomes red, hot, tender, drains pus or concerns you in any way please contact your physician by phone or email.
The biopsy report is usually available within a week’s time. Please call or email your surgeon for the pathology result if you don’t hear from her or him.