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Had Area On Ear Cartilage. Surgical Incision Recommended With Stitch?

I had an area on my ear cartilege, negative biopsy , not completely healed in 8 weeks using of mupirocin ointment 2 % indicated. Surgical incision recommended with stitch? I am a 77 years old,male male, good health. In previous years I have had a total of about 4 basal cell cancers removed, 2 by Mhos. I see a dermatologist every 3-5 months. There has been healing but not complete and slow, if any progress. Would laser treatment be an appropriate treatment, as an alternative to an excision and stitch.
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if the biopsy is negetive and there is no other contraindication i think there is no harm in going for laser treatment in your case and keeping in view age factor
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Had Area On Ear Cartilage. Surgical Incision Recommended With Stitch?

if the biopsy is negetive and there is no other contraindication i think there is no harm in going for laser treatment in your case and keeping in view age factor