I had mole removal by laser 5 days ago. Its a large scab, about 5mm across. Scab has formed ok, but I noticed clear liquid coming out tonight when I pressed it. I kept it covered for 2days. There were always spots forming on the mole, hence why I wanted it removed. Does it mean it is infected?
Hello. Thank you for writing to discharge of fluid does suggest that the wound is infected. Remove all Chat Doctor. A sterile gauze dipped in Betadine solution can be used to clean the area. After cleaning, you may apply an OTC topical antibacterial e.g. 2% mupirocin ointment, twice daily for a week Or till scab falls off. In addition to this If I was the treating doctor I would have also started you on Oral antibiotics and continued them for a week. My choice of oral antibiotics would be either flucloxacillin Or cephalexin for a week. Oral antibiotics are prescription