When I had the 4 ED&C procedures done, as well as the Mohs work done on my scalp, my dermatologist recommended either Vaseline or Aquaphor. I told him that I didn't like Vaseline because it's too sticky and too hard to wash off without a wound opening up and bleeding (I take a blood thinner and bleed easily). I told him for years that I have been putting on Polysporin, but the reason he didn't mention it is that there are people who are allergic to it, but I've never had a problem. In terms of coping, well there is the old red vino, but on a serious note, there are many support groups out there, both here at Mayo, but Facebook has support groups for SCC, Actinic Keratosis, Mohs Surgery and Dermatillomania (for us pickers). Seeing some of the pictures people post of their skin conditions makes you feel like you are a bit lucky, since it could be worse.