5 days post op Breast Reduction, I started getting terrible rash. Any suggestions? (photos)

January 4, 2015
Asked By:JBuffett Fan in Pennsylvania, PA

I am five days post op for BR. I started getting the rash two days post op. I saw PS 3 days post op to have drains removed but he said I was still draining too much. He saw rash told me to stop taking antibiotic, and Lovenox injections. He gave me a script for steroids. I am taking steriods and Benedryl, still looks pretty bad. I'm not sure if it's from antibiotics, Betadine, surgical tape, elastic in bra. I sure would like to know so this doesn't happen again. 

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January 6, 2015

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