I Have Red Itchy Bumps on my Legs After Sclerotherapy, Its Been 2 Weeks and They Still Itch, is This Normal

Though itching after sclerotherapy is quite normal, it should not last longer than two weeks as you’re describing. Bumps, redness, and mild discomfort are common after the injections as well. Have you followed your post-operative guidelines and worn your compression garments as instructed? If not, this could be contributing to your symptoms. As a double board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon in San Diego, I would recommend that you follow up with your injector to ensure that you are healing properly.

It is common to have some redness and itching after sclerotherapy treatment.  I would encourage you to use gentle non-fragrant soap and an emollient such as Cetaphil.  

Itching is self limited and can last 24 hours or less and this is why we use topical hydrocortisone 1% on the areas injected after sclerotherapy. Longer lasting itching and bumps require in person evaluation by the treating vein specialist. 

I wish that you had  provided a photo of the red itchy bumps.  Generally, you can have some itchy bumps immediately after sclerotherapy.  If these bumps still itch after two weeks I recommend that you return to your treating dermatologist for examination.  It is possible that you are allergic to the compression hose that you were wearing or developed some type of eczema. Be certain to seek out a board certified dermatologist who has a lot of experience with Cosmetic Dermatology.

It is common to have redness, itching, and small bumps after sclerotherapy treatments at the sites injected. Usually it resolves after a few weeks on its own.  I recommend you use bland emollients (moisturizers) and gentle soaps (no fragrance) to avoid aggravating the irritation and to keep the skin well-hydrated. If it persists despite these efforts, I recommend you follow up with the physician who did the treatment.  Occasionally, I will prescribe a mild topical steroid to help with the redness, itching and bumpiness, which your doctor may find helpful as well.