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.