Erythromycin ointment, as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic hand, is usually used to treat skin diseases such as common acne, abscesses, skin ulcers, pediatric skin eruptions, superficial burns combined with eczema infections, and post-surgical wounds caused by bacterial skin infections. Then can erythromycin ointment be applied to the wound on the skin surface after laser mole removal? Can applying this ointment help recovery? Take a look down, it will surely answer your confusion. Before knowing whether erythromycin ointment is useful for wounds produced by laser mole removal, we have to know what laser mole removal is. First of all, laser mole spotting mainly uses laser to break up and break down pigments by instantly exploding huge energy on pigmented tissues, which is swallowed by macrophages and discharged out of the body with lymphatic circulation, thus achieving the purpose of removing pigments. Secondly, since laser mole spotting will cause some damage to the facial skin, there may be wound infection. Therefore, if a broken surface is formed after laser treatment, you can apply erythromycin ointment appropriately. It can not only play the role of anti-inflammation and sterilization, but also can close the wound and promote wound healing. In addition, drugs such as hydroquinone cream can also be used, which can accelerate the growth factor of the skin surface, thus promoting rapid healing of the wound. It is not enough to know that applying erythromycin ointment is useful, you also need to know when and how to apply it to be most useful! In terms of time, it can be applied for the first 3 days after surgery; in terms of scope, erythromycin ointment needs to be applied on the wound surface of the mole, and avoid applying it to the periphery as much as possible. Especially, the scope of application needs to be noted. Many patients think that applying more erythromycin ointment on a large area of skin can avoid infection, but this is a mistake. Because the skin will secrete oil, if you apply erythromycin ointment on a large area, it will make the oil accumulate and cause the pores to be clogged, which will not only be prone to acne, but also cause local inflammatory reaction to the irritation. So remember, erythromycin ointment should only be applied in small amounts on the wounded area of the mole! If you accidentally apply it to other locations, you can use a cotton swab dipped in saline for local cleaning to keep the skin around the wound in a normal clean state. Because the trauma after mole spotting is usually small, it is best to use a clean disposable cotton swab to apply the ointment evenly in small amounts. If you do not have disposable cotton swabs, you can also use your hands to apply it, but you should pay attention to the hygiene of your hands before and after applying it, especially after applying it, you should try to avoid touching your eyes and other mucous membrane parts such as mouth and nose. Finally, it should be noted that erythromycin ointment should not be used for a long time. Some patients have good results when they first start using it, but with increased frequency of use, drug resistance may occur. So if you do not see any effect after 3 days of applying erythromycin ointment, it is recommended to stop using the medicine and take treatment at regular hospital in time. In addition, if the patient has an allergic reaction to erythromycin ointment ingredients, i.e., if there is a burning sensation, itching, redness and swelling at the site of application, the medication should be stopped and the local medication should be washed away, and if necessary, a physician should be consulted. The use of drugs is not trivial, one mistake may be a big deal! So when using any medicine, follow the doctor’s advice, do not use the medicine blindly. Don’t let the good medicine to cure the disease and save the life become the poison that hurts the life. References [1] Yan Xiaoxue. Clinical application and effect of modern laser technology in cosmetic mole removal [J]. Medical aesthetics and cosmetology (Zhongjun),2015(3):81-81. [2]Tu Xiaoyuan. Study on the treatment and nursing measures of CO2 laser removal of pigmented nevi [J]. Health Care Guide,2020(22):136.