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I Am 12 Days Post-op. My Incision Has Begun to Itch Like Crazy. Is It Safe to Apply Anything?
I Am 12 Days Post-op from tummy tuck with muscle repair on 2/6/12. My Incision Has Begun to Itch Like Crazy. Is It Safe to Apply Anything?
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waitedenough
in Syracuse, NY
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Itching along a scar may be a fungal infection
For my patients, I recommend benedryl cream for any itching. However, make sure you don't have a rash that needs an antifungal cream. Give your plastic surgeon a call and find out if he/she wants to see you to make sure that your incision is okay.
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Itching incision after tummy tuck.
Thanks for your question.
I would recommend you check in with your plastic surgeon. Itching can be quite normal and can sometimes be a side effect of Narcotics for pain relief. Your surgeon may be able to recommend a medication to help, but will also want to be sure there are no problems.
At 12 days I woluld let your surgeon decide if you are to put anything on the incisions.
Best of luck.
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Incision itching after surgery
As long as your incision looks normal it's likely that your itching is a normal part of the healing process. Try some benadryl and check in with your plastic surgeon to see if they reccomend anything else. The good news is that itching typically goes away on it's own. Cheers, Dr Kerr
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Tummy Tuck and “Itchy” Incision?
Thank you for the question.
Always best to be examined by your plastic surgeon to rule out complications such as hypersensitivity... that may be responsible for the itching. After examination, your plastic surgeon may be able to advise oral or topical medication to help.
Best wishes.
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My Incision Itches!!
It is normal to have an itching sensation after surgery. However, it is too early to apply any topical treatment to this fresh incision. You should consult with your surgeon about the use of oral benadryl to help with the itching. Good luck.
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Mild itching along a surgical incision is very common, due to the release of histamine from one of the wound-healing cells. Severe itching could be indicative of a reaction to the dressing (steri-strips, Dermabond, tape). With this type of reaction, besides itching, one often sees localized redness and/or blistering.
If it is the usual type of itching, and it is interfering with activity or sleep, you could try Benadryl - oral at night. lotion during the day. ...
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