Is this infection or off steri-strips? Came out with a rash from abroad. From UK (Photo)

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I am currently 4 weeks 5 days after having my surgery i am currently on holiday and after my first day I seem to have came out with a rash on both breast Is this off the steri-Strip or infection??

Andrew L. Greensmith, MBChB, FRACS · Answer

It looks more like a reaction to the tapes or steristrips . Leave all tapes off at this stage to rat the skin and see your doctor if things are worsening

Nicholas Jones, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and your photos.  It appears that you are experiencing an allergic reaction to either the strips or the adhesive used to make them stick to your skin.  Because of the uniformity of the reaction, it's unlikely to be an infection.  A topical steroid cream should help resolve the redness, but you should consult with your plastic surgeon for recommendations.

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Nicholas Jones, MD

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,As others have said, this appears to be a skin reaction to the steri-strip adhesive. This will typically resolve on its own with discontinuing the strips and keeping the area clean. Hydrocortisone cream may be advised by your surgeon. I recommend you contact them so that they can advise you.All the best

Christopher J. Morea, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and providing photos. Based on the photos provided it appears you have a reaction to the steri strips. This is not an infection. I would recommend topical Hydrocortisone 1-2 times a day for 1 week. Best of luck

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for
your question and photos.

I am really sorry
for the rash you are experiencing.

This does seem like an allergic reaction to the adhesive agent used in steri-strips
or from the steri-strip themselves like I have seen in the past. This is not an
infection in my opinion.

This may have to
be treated with topical steroid creams (hydrocortisone).

After 3 weeks
post-surgery, your incisions no longer need tape support, but you may be using
the steri-strips for their scar-reducing possibilities.

If that is the
case, then silicone cream or silicone sheeting may also be helpful.

Before starting
any treatment, it’s important to have rash shown to your surgeon or his/her
nurse team. Their instructions should take precedence over everything you read
on here.

Hope this helps.

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