Healing incisions itch!

[solson8201 98]

I'm one week post-op, I feel really good, and have very little pain left. But my incision sites are starting to itch! I know this means they are healing, but is there any relief?

[drehn88 251]

Be careful that the itch doesn't indicate an allergic reaction to the steri strips. At about 7 days post op my incisions started to itch. A couple days later I had a full blown rash that lasted a minimum of 2 weeks and itched like heck! I do not have sensitive skin and had no idea I was allergic.

[solson8201 98]

Wow! It took a whole week to have a reaction? I will definitely watch for that now. Thanks.

[shady2121 74]

Do not scratch them you can get an infection. Get a clean cotton ball and rub it across your skin right above your insisions. It really relives the itch.

[solson8201 98]

Do not scratch them you can get an infection. Get a clean cotton ball and rub it across your skin right above your insisions. It really relives the itch.

Thank you! It really did help. How did you figure that out?

[GuyMontag 1,264]

Find a tree and...just kidding. Do what the people above me said

[heather316 72]

Itching is a very good sign!! It means it is healing. (I formerly worked at a burn care unit)

Just apply some cocobutter creme on the scar 2x a day when the bandage is off.