I had a mole removed from my abdomen, and was told that my scar would be a small white line when it healed. This was a month ago. After I had my stitches taken out it looked great, but once the small bandage came off (as I was told it would in a week or so) it just hasn't healed anymore. I put antibiotic salve on it daily, but it is about three-times the width I was told it would be and is purple in color. What's going on??? What do I need to do to help it turn into that little white line it was supposed to be?
2006-10-31 02:18:00 · 4 answers · asked by Dubs82 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I called the dermatologist and she said that unless it was oozing still, it was healing. I just feel like this is taking too long.
2006-10-31 02:20:56 · update #1
Clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide, Do this twice a day. The purplish discoloration is a hematoma...blood under the skin and will slowly disappear. Once the margins of the wound are closed. Rub Vitamin E cream on the wound frequently and it will soon be o.k.
2006-10-31 02:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll take quite a while for it to heal and its going to be purple, you're still developing scar tissue. Give it time.
2006-10-31 10:27:47 · answer #2 · answered by just_me3575 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it time. I have had several moles removed and they did that. You should not need to put anything on it. Try leaving it alone and see what happens.
2006-10-31 10:21:50 · answer #3 · answered by mellijenk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should be asking your doctor this question. :)
2006-10-31 10:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋