Did the use of silver silvadene cause my nipples and skin to be in this condition after my nipple sparing mastectomy? (Photo)

February 13, 2017
Asked By:nydea in Cypress, TX

Jan 26 I had a ns mastectomy a couple days after more bruising came thru. I was prescribed silver silvadine after applying it for a couple days it made me skin raw & look burned. Was this due to the cream or was my skin destined for this? Is it skin/ nipple necrosis? I stopped using it for a couple days but my dr ordered me to apply it again. My skin became raw immediately & scabs feel off. Is this what the silver silvadine is to do? Is using the cream the right choice? Was this preventable?

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January 14, 2019

Answer: Poor blood flow causes nipple loss, not creams

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January 14, 2019

Answer: Poor blood flow causes nipple loss, not creams

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January 14, 2019

Answer: Silvadene

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January 14, 2019

Answer: Silvadene

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January 14, 2019

Answer: Nipple necrosis after nipple sparing mastectomy

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January 14, 2019

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