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I Have Red Itchy Bumps on my Legs After Sclerotherapy, Its Been 2 Weeks and They Still Itch, is This Normal
asked 4 months ago by diana d in Livonia, MI
Latest answer by Frank J. Baron, MD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, bumps, itchy, normal, red
I Have Red Itchy Bumps on my Legs After Sclerotherapy, Its Been 2 Weeks and They Still Itch, is This Normal
4 answers to I Have Red Itchy Bumps on my Legs After Sclerotherapy, Its Been 2 Weeks and They Still Itch, is This Normal
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Post sclerotherapy
Itching after sclerotherapy is not uncommon, but generally lasts much less than two weeks. One potential problem is that initial scratching creates its own new cycle of irritated skin and renewed itching. Try to avoid use of any soap over the area that tends to dry out the skin of the lower legs. Use a moisturizer, like Cetaphil or CeraVe, within several minutes of getting out of the bath or shower, and try application of an over-the counter cortisone cream two or three...
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Frank J. Baron, MD
Mercer Island Dermatologist
Mercer Island Dermatologist
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Redness and Itching of Skin After Sclerotherapy (Leg Vein Treatment)
It is common to have redness, itching, and small bumps after sclerotherapy treatments at the sites injected. Usually it resolves after a few weeks on its own. I recommend you use bland emollients (moisturizers) and gentle soaps (no fragrance) to avoid aggravating the irritation and to keep the skin well-hydrated. If it persists despite these efforts, I recommend you follow up with the physician who did the treatment. Occasionally, I will prescribe a mild topical steroid to help...
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Itchy bumps post sclerotherapy.
It is not completely normal to continue to have redness and itchiness in the areas treated two weeks ago. You may want to try some over the counter hydrocortisone cream two times a day for three - five days to see if that will resolve the issue. If it persists, you may want to show this to the doctor who treated you to ensure you do not need a more aggressive medication to address this ongoing problem.
Victoria Karlinsky, MD
Manhattan General Surgeon
Manhattan General Surgeon
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Itching from sclerotherapy
It is a bit long, but it is normal. I would recommend that you don't use any soaps or lotions with perfumes in them. I have a feeling this is causing quite a bit of the problem. Stick to mild soap - like Dove - and mild lotion - like Lubriderm. Apply hydrocortisone, available over the counter, to any particularly itchy spots, after a bit of cool water is applied. You can also take over the counter allergy pills. But mostly, don't scratch!
