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Had cryo on bridge of nose for s/k 1/3. tore off scab with towel while drying 1/11 and it bled. no blood today. still heal ok? new scab form?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Should be: Ok if you are careful from here on and keep the wound clean use some topical antibiotic ointment and if your doctor recommended, keep a small dressing over it.

Answered 1/13/2014

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Relax: Will heal ok. Lubricate with aquaphor or vaseline. No bandages. No antibiotics or antiseptics. Water is good.

Dr Romans agreed

Answered 1/16/2014

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A member asked:

Had cryo on bridge of nose for s/k 1/3. tore off scab with towel while drying 1/11 and it bled. no blood today. still heal ok? new scab form?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Burns answered

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Romans agreed

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