Incisions Are Itching

[michelleaudio 2]

I was banded July 12! Most of my bandages have come off. my incisions are very itchy and red around the outside because I keep scratching. Anyone have any suggestions? Thank you!

[Helmut 9]

itchy inscions are normal after a surgery. The healing process can cause the wound to be very itchy. I have had several knee surgeries and they are always like that. My lapband wounds were as well. All you need to watch for is redness with painfull wounds and or weeping of the wound. If it does not ease up withing a few more days i would go to the doc at that point.

[kwood803 25]

Mine itch too!!! Just scratch around em with CLeAN hands!...lol good luck

[summer134 23]

Benadryl spray. Saved my life with all those itchy incisions!!

[maegan 51]

Cocoa butter

[PatchIP 8]

Please make sure your hands are clean, as in just washed or used hand sanitizer, and scratch only the surrounding area. You don't want to cause an infection by introducing bacteria into your wounds.

The itching is caused by healing - it will get better.

[harmony11 37]

I am itchy too. I just lightly rub the skin around them. It helps a bit. DON'T SCRATCH!!