What to Do for Severe Itching After Breast Reduction Surgery?

August 12, 2012
Asked By:InneedofTT in DFW - Texas

I had BR surgery 11 days ago and have been suffering from extreme itching for the last couple of days. My incisions look to be healing very nice. Most of the steri strips have come off underneath my breasts and it is red and bumpy where the tape strips were however, that is not the only areas that itch. Nothing appears to be infected. Could it be I have just developed a reaction to the adhesive? I have been taking benadryl (oral) every 4-6 hours which helps some. Anything else I could try?

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