After Mohs surgery there will be a defect or open wound in the area that the skin cancer occupied. Regardless of whether your wound is sutured, you will need the following items to clean your wound.
- Q-tips
- 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and/or saline solution
- Antibiotic ointment (Polysporin or Bacitracin)
- Telfa gauze or other non-adhesive surgical dressing
- Paper tape (e.g., Micropore)
Please follow these steps when you clean the surgical area:
- Clean the wound thoroughly but gently with a cotton applicator (Q-tip) dipped in hydrogen peroxide or saline solution as directed.
- Use a second, clean Q-tip to dry the area.
- Use a third Q-tip to apply antibiotic ointment to the wound.
- Cover with Telfa (“No-Stick”) gauze cut to the size of the wound. Secure with non-allergic Micropore paper tape.
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