Extreme itching and rash from surgical soap. Is there anything I can do?

August 10, 2015
Asked By:crossfit_ottawa in Ottawa, ON

I'm scheduled to go in for an abdominoplasty in a few days and was asked to start using Dexidin soap. After showering with it as directed, my skin is extremely itchy (feels like paper cuts dipped in lemon juice), and have broken out in eczema all over my arms. Is there anything I can do? Should I stop using this soap? Is there a concern with using a topical corticosteroid for the eczema? Thanks!

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