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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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Dr. Philip Miller answered

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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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