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

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 

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.