I am now 16 days post op and my symptoms started 11 days out. I'm allergic to adhesives. I was given internal sutures and steri strips. The skin turned very raw, red, itchy on day 11 all around the incisions. I had blood work done to rule out infection. The doctors say it's an allergic reaction but they don't know to what. Zyrtec, Benadryl, ice, and prescription steroid cream hasn't worked. What next?
September 7, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear ocean2334,based on your photos, it looks like an allergic reaction. Regarding the next step, every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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September 7, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear ocean2334,based on your photos, it looks like an allergic reaction. Regarding the next step, every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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September 7, 2018
Answer: Allergic reaction By your pictures it looks like a contact dermatitis. I would definitely see your plastic surgeon so you can be evaluated. I would start an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream in the meantime. Every physician has their own protocol for these type of reactions. Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS
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September 7, 2018
Answer: Allergic reaction By your pictures it looks like a contact dermatitis. I would definitely see your plastic surgeon so you can be evaluated. I would start an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream in the meantime. Every physician has their own protocol for these type of reactions. Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS
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