CRYOTHERAPY (FREEZING)
Apply vaseline or aquaphor to the spots that were treated today. Continue to apply vaseline or acpliaphor for the next 4-5 days. Blisters may appear, which is NORMAL; Leave them alone unless it becomes painful. If painful, pop the blister and cover it with a band aid.
BIOPSY (SHAVE)
Leave the dressing/band-aid on for 24hrs; avoid showering for at least 24hrs. Before showering, remove the dressing/band-aid, then gently wash with soap and water. Pat the area, dry then apply vaseline or aquaphor and cover with a band-aid. Repeat for 5-7 days.
BIOPSY (PUNCH) – SUTURES
If you have stitches from a biopsy, cleanse the area daily. Apply vaseline or aquaphor and cover wit’ a dressing or band-aid until stitches are removed. If you have steri-strips, leave them in place until suture removal date. You may shower after 24hrs; be gentle with a towel when drying.
ED6-C (SCRAPE AND BURN)
Leave the dressing on for 24hrs and avoid showering for at least 24hrs. Prior to showering, remove the dressing and let soapy water run over the wound. Apply vaseline or aquaphor followed by a band-aid. The wound may need to be kept covered for at least 7-10 days, make sure dressing is changed DAILY.
SIGNS OF INFECTION
** DO NOT USE NEOSPORIN OR POLYSPORIN – THESE TOPICALS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
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- Yellowish-green drainage
- Rapid redness that develops surrounding the wound and spreads outward
- Fever, chills, or exquisite pain to touch that surrounds the wound.