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Suggest Remedy For Dark Red, Swollen Skin Around The Sutures Post Mohs Surgery

QThank you. Two days ago, I had squamous cancer removed with MOHs surgery He gave me Mauricon antibiotic c ream for site. I been developing terrible dark red swollen around sutures at first I thought they used latex which I m allergic to but, now it covers the sutures and going further on lower leg!, What do you think. .?
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that the dark red swollen area around sutures after MOH's surgery that is used to remove squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma..

It seems to be either due to inflammation caused secondary to surgery and inflammation post surgery is a common finding due to soft tissue injury..
But in case if the swelling is in excess and there is also pain and discharge from the site then it has to be taken care of as such symptoms can be secondary to infection at the site of surgery..

I would however suggest you to consult your treating surgeon and get evaluated and he can advise you oral as well as injectable antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication and also give you injectable antibiotics and steroids for reducing infection and swelling faster..
Topical application of antibiotic like Muricoprin should also be continued..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Remedy For Dark Red, Swollen Skin Around The Sutures Post Mohs Surgery

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that the dark red swollen area around sutures after MOH s surgery that is used to remove squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma.. It seems to be either due to inflammation caused secondary to surgery and inflammation post surgery is a common finding due to soft tissue injury.. But in case if the swelling is in excess and there is also pain and discharge from the site then it has to be taken care of as such symptoms can be secondary to infection at the site of surgery.. I would however suggest you to consult your treating surgeon and get evaluated and he can advise you oral as well as injectable antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication and also give you injectable antibiotics and steroids for reducing infection and swelling faster.. Topical application of antibiotic like Muricoprin should also be continued.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.