Effect of Early vs Late Water Exposure After Cutaneous Surgery

Effect of Early vs Late Exposure of Water Post-cutaneous Surgeries : A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effect of early versus delayed water exposure after cutaneous surgeries on the incidence of surgical site infections. Patients undergoing elective cutaneous surgical procedures will be randomly assigned to either early postoperative water exposure within 48 hours or delayed exposure after 7 days. Wound outcomes will be assessed using the Southampton Wound Grading System during follow-up visits. The study seeks to determine whether early water exposure is safe and whether it influences postoperative wound healing and infection rates.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing elective surgical procedures, such as excision of benign or malignant skin lesions, skin grafts, and skin biopsies.

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1.Patients on anti-coagulants.

  2.Compromised immune systems e.g. pregnancy, diabetes, immunosuppressive therapies.

  3.Wounds that are located in areas with significant movements (e.g. joints) or that are highly prone to external contaminants (e.g. mucosal surfaces) which might bias result.