Blisters on incision site? Allergic reaction (Photo)

Question

Hello I've had a TT done exactly a week ago today. And I think I've had an allergic reaction to the steristrips .. What do I do? And I have low back pain from walking hunched over and suggestions on relieving the pressure from my back?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your photograph and question and I am sorry to hear of your recovery difficulties.  Because the areas of greatest redness are where adhesives, bandages, or ointments were likely placed after surgery, this appears to be an allergic reaction. Gentle washing of the area, intake of benadryl or oral steroids, topical ointments or steroid creams should all help alleviate your symptoms. Make sure you have close follow up with your surgeon to ensure steady improvement until complete clearance takes place.  Hope this helps.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Looks liek a skin irritation from the photo however it is impossible to say for sure. Follow up with your surgeon. regards,

Kendall Roehl, MD, FACS · Answer

It does appear that you have had a reaction to the adhesive in the steristrips. I have my patients take Benadryl or other antihistamines (like Claritin or Allegra). You could also apply benadryl cream to the red area but avoid the incision itself. If it doesn't get better in a day or two, I would suggest a short course of steroids. Just give your surgeon's office a call. They will give you his/her recommendations.

Daniel Krochmal, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you very much for your question.You may have a sensitivity to the steristrips.  I would talk with your surgeon about that possibility.  Based on the distribution of the redness, it is unlikely to be an infection, but I would keep a close eye on it.Regarding your lower back pain, I routinely advise my patients to rent a walker for a week for exactly that reason.  It supports the lower back while walking.  Patients usually laugh at me when I recommend it, but at the end of that first week, are thankful I did.

Richard J. Wassermann, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out. From the photos you have provided, it does seem as if you are experiencing some sort of reaction to possibly the adhesive on the steri strip, but to be sure please follow up with your surgeon so they can take a look at the reaction. As far as the back pain from being hunched over, there are certain medications that might have been prescribed to you that could give you some relief, touch base with your surgeon about the pain you are having as well as the reaction. Best Wishes.

Blisters on incision site? Allergic reaction (Photo)

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