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I had a minimal excision two weeks to remove a epidermoid cyst. its healing. do i need to keep cleaning it everyday with soap ? my skin is peeling nearby it but figure its part of healing. i had a bad case of cellulitis but that cleared?
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You are doing well!: A 2-week-old healing wound can be washed with soap and water. It should be kept clean & you should avoid injuring the area until it is fully healed. Prior cellulitis is probably the reason the cyst was removed. This doesn't mean that you should expect a problem with healing. Peeling of skin that has been injured by cellulitis is normal, like peeling after a sunburn. Hope this helps.
Answered 12/10/2020
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