Rash 5 days post op after breasts. Help me? (photo)

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I developed a rash around and in the middle of my breast as well as some in my throat area and upper breast my doctor took off the steri strips and I was told to take Claritin & apply hydrocortisone 1%cream to the affected area, wear a loose fitting cotton sports bra Last night after taking a shower I noticed blisters around my incision lines I'm scared that I might be having a fungal / some sort of an infection will this leave a permanent visible scar & is it ok for me to go bra less at night?

Adrian Richards, MBBS, MSc · Answer

Thank you very much for your
photograph.  It is quite common to get a
rash after breast surgery and this may be related to the dressings used and, in
some cases can be due to a heat rash.
However, a rash can also be an underlying
sign of infection and I think it is important that you do see your plastic
surgeon to let him assess the area as you may need medication to reduce the
rash.

I hope it settles down
adequately and you are happy with your breast surgery.

Terrence Higgins, MD · Answer

It looks as though you have had a reaction to the adhesive from the steri strips... It should resolve with topical treatment as prescribed by your surgeon.  You should be having frequent follow up visits with your surgeon to evalate this "rash" to make sure there is no other issue that might arise.  Best of luck.

Michael Sundine, MD, FACS · Answer

It appears that you are having an allergic reaction to the Steri-strips or possibly some adhesive such as Mastisol or Benzoin.  The cortisone cream seems appropriate.  It would not be unreasonable to add an anti fungal medication because it may be related to moisture under the breasts or on the dressing.  Make sure you follow up with your plastic surgeon.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

You have allergic reaction and should get better son. You should see your surgeon and may try oral steroids for short period.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Appears as a dermatitis type rash. Best to see a derm for an opinion for care of this issue and treatment..

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