I am itching so bad I am causing bruises and actually damage my skin because of the consistent itching. I only have the steri stripes left around my belly button and have removed the others in hopes for relief. I wear a compression band but separate it by wearing a cotton undershirt so it does not rub and prevent sweating. In general I have severe skin allergies and doc took lots of precautions to try to help me. No rash just terrible itching. I need help getting the itching under control.
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October 18, 2017
Answer: TT 3 weeks ago. Doc used steri strips, but have severe skin itching. Need help with itching? Remove steri strips? (Photo)
It would be helpful to determine the cause for the cough and try to treat this. It is always best to ask these questions of your chosen surgeon as recommendations may be different.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. It is difficult without an in-person examination to fully assess the cause of your pleating but most likely the diastasis repair advanced tissues from your sides towards the middle of your stomach which was then pulled downward as part of the...