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Severe itching and numb spots after Breast Reduction...any way to sooth the itch? (5 weeks post op)

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belisia99Aug 17, 2014

I'm 5 weeks post op with a breast reduction. I experienced burning/prickly sensations on my breast for a few weeks and for the most part that has calmed Down considerably (however it still happens) now they itch sooooo much and I don't scratch but I do try to rub vitamin e oil to try and sooth it but nothing happens. Also i have numb spots and it itches around them... it's like an itch under the skin I can't reach...The crazy thing is it itches but it is unpleasant to touch... Idk what to do...

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