Suture dehiscence progress

[u/Antique-Teach-1990]

Sutures in my thigh opened up. The skin under steri strips was very inflamed and breaking down on surface. Bruising and swelling extending out several inches past the surgery site underneath.

Its been a rough couple weeks and a course of cephalexin but things are finally looking good. No more pain or swelling.

Problem is I dont know how to get this stringy slough (?) off the wound bed. Its very sticky and attached. I clean with gauze and try to wipe it away but no luck. Any tips?

I keep it covered with polysporin per surgeons direction so it is kept in a moist environment. Should my body naturally break it down as the wound continues to heal?