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removed mole

removed mole

i got an eraser sized mole removed from my face 2 weeks ago.. its still scabby and has a dark ring outline where the mole was but is healing inside. it *****.. what can i do to make it heal faster? do i keep neosporin and a bandaid on it? do i put just a bandaid? just neosporin? is there a better solution then neosporin? should i keep it open at night? i already know to keep sunblock on it.. i need this to heal quick!
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Hi,
After the procedure, you need to keep a layer of antibiotic salve and a bandage on the wound. Use an antibiotic ointment that does not include neomycin. Many people are allergic to neomycin and may develop a rash at the site. Polysporin is a brand that does not contain neomycin.
Clean the wound once or twice daily with either water or diluted hydrogen peroxide.
After cleaning the wound, apply the antibiotic salve and bandage.
This is repeated until the wound is healed.
Some people think that wounds need to be open to the air and that this helps healing. Several studies have disproved this and found significantly quicker healing with bandages and antibiotic salve.
During the time of the recovery, you need to be careful not to get the area dirty. Also, trauma needs to be avoided to the area, including avoidance of unnecessary stress and strain to the area.
ref:http://www.emedicinehealth.com/mole_removal/page5_em.htm
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