Allergic to surgical tape so was glued (using dermabond?). Week 4 glued tape removed, ends of incision on both hip started itching and welting. Small blisters, spread to almost entire incision. Told to start moisturizing, got worse. Actual incision is fine...just alongside the top and bottom of it. PS put me on a 6day pack of prednisone and I switched from nivea to aveeno. I'm on day 4 meds now and areas seem less inflamed. Itching less intense. Any idea on why? And any advice? Thx in advance
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April 23, 2019
Answer: 6 weeks post-op. My incision site has a rash and itches. What is the possible cause? Any advice? (photos)
Congratulations on your surgery! Swelling is still expected at this stage of recovery and it can cause the surgical area to feel hard. It may be that as you are returning to normal routines that the swelling is related to the increased activity. This should improve as you continue to heal. I...
While you will not see your final results until 9-12 months after surgery, now is the time that you can begin resuming exercise to help enhance your surgical results. Check with your surgeon on the best way to approach this. If after you are fully healed you still have concerns, you can return...
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Great question. I am sorry for your post op difficulties. Despite regular draining, you next option may be to surgically remove it again. Scar tissue may need to be removed, tissues sutured together to obliterate the cavity and closed over a new drain. Continue to...
