Allergic reaction to surgical glue, how to take the glue off and relieve the allergic reaction?

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the dark surgical glue that is around my areola seems to be ok, but i noticed that on the bottom of my nipples on the lower part of my boob on both sides there is this clear glue substance that is all around, i am not sure what it is, it seems like glue, it has the texture of glue and clear, i am getting a bad allergic reaction to that clear glue, i have no clue why glue was placed on the bottom part, not the crease , above the crease just the bottom of my boob, i have hives, red itchy.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Go to see the surgeon.  There is a product that we use to remove glue that is safe for the skin.  It is called detachol.

Dean Trotter, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Without seeing some photos it's just a guess.  It is possible to be allergic to the glue but it is quite rare, although more common if you've had surgery before and glue was used as a dressing the first time.  Sometimes other tapes or dressings that were used around the time of surgery cause the allergy but the glue gets the blame.I think your best option is to contact your surgeon.  They will know exactly what dressing you have used and how best to remove it, if required.  You may also benefit from some antihistamines or topical or even systemic corticosteroids .Kind regardsDean

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. While it's difficult to determine any signs of allergic reaction without physical examination, you may want to follow up with your surgeon to prevent any further irritation should it be an allergic reaction. Good luck!

Ravi Somayazula, DO · Answer

Assuming that you have surgical glue, an alcohol pad can be used to gently remove the dermabond. I would ask your surgeon's office first. Best wishes,Dr. Ravi Somayazula

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