Re Flip,

I never got any scabs, even though I had open weeping wounds. The treatment I was given was designed to keep the wounds moist all the time. It healed really well, within a week or two with nothing apart from light pink skin to show for it when it healed over.

I think most wound/burn management treatment here is Australia is now based around keeping the wound moist while healing.

Sue


55 y/o
SCC LL Tongue 3/27/07
Part. mandibulectomy 9/2/07
Left ND 5/12/08
RT/Chemo
Rec LL Tongue 07/09
Part gloss 8/5 & 8/25
Surg 10/28/09 re mets to R neck & L jaw
RT & Chemo finished 12/22/09
PEG fitted 05/06/10
L buccal SCC 10/10
freeflap (forearm)surgery 2/28/11 L buccal and gingiva