I’m almost 6 week from Surgery and just started getting some irritation with the end of my scar. It is sore to touch like if there was a pimple or ingrown hair. What could this be?
Answer: Possible infection angie,Your surgeon would be the best one to ask as they can examine you to see exactly what is causing the redness and tenderness. That being said, whether it is from a hair or a stitch, you should be using warm soaks and probably an oral antibiotic as well.Best of luck.Dr T
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Answer: Possible infection angie,Your surgeon would be the best one to ask as they can examine you to see exactly what is causing the redness and tenderness. That being said, whether it is from a hair or a stitch, you should be using warm soaks and probably an oral antibiotic as well.Best of luck.Dr T
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July 17, 2018
Answer: Ingrown hair Thank you for the question and photo. It certainly can be that you have an ingrown hair or other form of inflammatory process. At 6 weeks out, early infection from surgery is unlikely and things like ingrown hair or long-term dissolvable suture knots start being more common. Your plastic surgeon will be able to take a look and guide you with respect to any potential treatment.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
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July 17, 2018
Answer: Ingrown hair Thank you for the question and photo. It certainly can be that you have an ingrown hair or other form of inflammatory process. At 6 weeks out, early infection from surgery is unlikely and things like ingrown hair or long-term dissolvable suture knots start being more common. Your plastic surgeon will be able to take a look and guide you with respect to any potential treatment.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
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