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squzzy

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Melanoma Just Removed....any Tips to Minimize Scarring? Posted: 11-24-04 23:55pm


Hi everyone, i'm a new member to the board. I just got a mole removed on monday from the center of my forehead. It was fairly small (.5mm diameter?) however, my doctor recommended I remove it. It was done via local anaesthetic and was excised. I just wondered if anyone had tips about what can do to minimize the scarring? The line is about 1 cm. Right now, it is a vertical line with 3 smaller horizontal lines running through it. I get the stitches out next week. What can I do now? I am applying hydrogen peroxide and polysporin as recommended by the nurse. Is there anything else I can do? Also what can/should I do after I get the stitches out? Is vitamin e cream good? I read somewhere that massaging the area is good ... Is this true? Any info would be greatly appreciated, as I am truly a rookie to this!! Thank you so much!

imdayup

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Vitamin E Posted: 12-21-04 18:01pm


Check www.Skincancerinfo.Com , it may help you, it says somewhere that vitamin e may not be good on the wound

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