Why is my areola incision itchy?

Question

i had an areolar incision 6 weeks ago, I used wound be gone for about 3 weeks and had to stop because my areola start itching, the skin got very dry and flaky ,its still like that but not itching so much anymore, the scar healed very nice though. what caused this?

David E. Kim, MD · Answer

It is normal to feel some sensations of itchyness after surgery. This is either the scar itself that is healing or due to dryness of the areola.

Leo Lapuerta, MD · Answer

"itchiness" in a scar is totally normal. Scars take up to two years to totally mature and they are frequently itchy in the first 6 months. Please check with your surgeon if you develop a hypertrophic scar or a keloid.

	Leo Lapuerta Jr. MD

	Triple Board Certified Plastic Surgery

Jay H. Ross, MD, FACS · Answer

As the healing occurs the nerves are re-growing and sometimes the itch is actually the nerve re-growing.

Michael A. Fiorillo, MD · Answer

It is perfectly normal for patients to experience tightness of skin and itchiness at this point in your recovery as part of the healing process. It will resolve and its great to hear your scar is healing very nice.

Marc Schneider, MD · Answer

Sometimes, during the healing process, patients will complain of itching in the scar and flaky skin. This is a normal phenomena and will resolve on its own.

Why is my areola incision itchy?

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