I'm on my 3rd post op day from having my breast reduction and I've recently noticed that I feel as if I'm having an allergic reaction around my dressing which consists of gauze absorbent pads and a tube top given to me by my surgeon to hold the dressings in place. My skins is red and itchy and has bumps. Should I be concerned and how do I fix this problem?
May 4, 2015
Answer: Allergy? Remove the dressing and see your surgeon or your General Practitioner asap.It must be hell under those dressings if it is really an allergy as it will be very itchy.Take an anti-histamin to ease the itch and the allergy if you are waiting to see your doctor.Dressings are there to protect the wound, but they need to be changed if they are causing you an allergic reaction.Good luck
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May 4, 2015
Answer: Allergy? Remove the dressing and see your surgeon or your General Practitioner asap.It must be hell under those dressings if it is really an allergy as it will be very itchy.Take an anti-histamin to ease the itch and the allergy if you are waiting to see your doctor.Dressings are there to protect the wound, but they need to be changed if they are causing you an allergic reaction.Good luck
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April 28, 2015
Answer: Skin allergy after Breast Surgery You may be having an allergic reaction to one of the many things: antibiotic ointment, skin tape or glue, or the antimicrobial skin prep. Check with your doctor. A mild steroid cream should help.
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April 28, 2015
Answer: Skin allergy after Breast Surgery You may be having an allergic reaction to one of the many things: antibiotic ointment, skin tape or glue, or the antimicrobial skin prep. Check with your doctor. A mild steroid cream should help.
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