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I had surgery on my foot 3 weeks ago stitches are off and the skin around the cut is peeling off, i could see the second layer skin is it normal?

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Talk to your surgeon: It is probably important to know what surgery you had and whether you have followed up per your schedule. Regardless, it warrants a call to your surgeon's office to discuss this matter/concern.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Yes : Yes it is totally normal. Don't pick or peel it though, it will peel off when it is ready.

Answered 8/21/2018

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Dr. Christopher Hendrix answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Normal Healing: Peeling is healing ! signs of infection: redness streaking swelling warmth pain loss of funtion drainage symptoms of infection: fever chils nausea vomiting.

Answered 6/19/2015

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Surgery : It usually is normal and the skin you see is the skin replacing the layer peeling away. If you are concerned , see your surgeon.

Answered 12/18/2013

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