Over 1 year after Mohs surgery, how do I relieve itching on my arm?

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It's been over a year and it seems at least a couple time a day the area is itching.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Moh’s surgery on the face often requires surgical repair and reconstruction to reapproximate the skin edges. Flaps or direct closure techniques are used. It is important that you optimize scar healing during this phase in order to reduce longterm scars. For red scars, we use Vbeam laser, followed by fractional laser for scar topography and contour. We recommend Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily for the immediate postoperative period. Fractional laser is safe for scar laser therapy. 
There are treatments for swelling and edema of the scars. If there is residual sutures or edema, we advise you to follow a scar treatment protocol that can minimize the time to recovery. Our office specializes in scar revisions for Moh’s surgery. 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thanks for your question.   If it has been a year since your last skin exam, please see your dermatologist so they can take a look at the area and help determine the source of the itching.  Sometimes when the nerves are re-connecting after a surgery, they seem to be more sensitive.  See an expert board certified dermatologist, especially since you have a history of skin cancer.

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