In a previous surgery I had an allergic contact dermatitis reaction 4 days following the procedure and ended up needing a prednisone pack treatment. I'm afraid for surgery this time and am wondering how many surgeons have encountered this and what the best alternatives are and precautions that can be taken.
Answer: Allergy to skin prep Thanks for your question! Having an allergy to chloraprep is no big deal. There is duraprep and bedadine. Both are excellent skin prepping solutions and have great statistics for eliminating the risk of infection. Just alert your surgical team before surgery and also in pre-op.Sincerely;Dr. Lane F. Smith
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Answer: Allergy to skin prep Thanks for your question! Having an allergy to chloraprep is no big deal. There is duraprep and bedadine. Both are excellent skin prepping solutions and have great statistics for eliminating the risk of infection. Just alert your surgical team before surgery and also in pre-op.Sincerely;Dr. Lane F. Smith
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August 20, 2014
Answer: Allergy to skin prep Hi. Fortunately, there are several different types of skin prep solutions that can be substituted for the one you were allergic to. For example, betadine should work fine for you - and since it's chemically very different that Chloraprep, the odds are that you won't react to it.Treat this problem just like a medication allergy - let your surgeon know about it, and avoid the offending agent.
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August 20, 2014
Answer: Allergy to skin prep Hi. Fortunately, there are several different types of skin prep solutions that can be substituted for the one you were allergic to. For example, betadine should work fine for you - and since it's chemically very different that Chloraprep, the odds are that you won't react to it.Treat this problem just like a medication allergy - let your surgeon know about it, and avoid the offending agent.
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August 20, 2014
Answer: Chloraprep Allergy Dear ReRePo, It is important to determine if it was definitely the chloraprep that caused your reaction. I would converse with your surgeon regarding your concerns. There are other options for a prep solution, such as betadine. Your surgeon could do a test spot on a discreet area of your body to determine beforehand which preps are best for you and which cause a reaction. Best of luck!
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August 20, 2014
Answer: Chloraprep Allergy Dear ReRePo, It is important to determine if it was definitely the chloraprep that caused your reaction. I would converse with your surgeon regarding your concerns. There are other options for a prep solution, such as betadine. Your surgeon could do a test spot on a discreet area of your body to determine beforehand which preps are best for you and which cause a reaction. Best of luck!
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August 19, 2014
Answer: Scrubbing in sterilization solutions I'll sorted you had a slightly unpleasant experience. Chloroprep is just one of the solutions that can be used for sterilization of the operative area. Betadine is another option and I typically use this.
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August 19, 2014
Answer: Scrubbing in sterilization solutions I'll sorted you had a slightly unpleasant experience. Chloroprep is just one of the solutions that can be used for sterilization of the operative area. Betadine is another option and I typically use this.
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August 18, 2014
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August 18, 2014
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