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I just had a mole removal by excision it was a deep mole now my dermatologist told me to keep the plaster on and not to touch the wound is this normal?
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YES: It is common to have a surgical excesion that is deep to the subcutaneous or dremal tissues.. I agree that you should keep the dressing intact and follow up on the pathology report.
Answered 4/7/2014
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