Rash

[Meli01 53]

I am 2 days post op and have just started to get an itchy rash on my chest. Any ideas what could be causing it?

[SmilinGal 11]

I had a rash because I was allergic to the surgical tape

[Dooter 1,457]

I am 2 days post op and have just started to get an itchy rash on my chest. Any ideas what could be causing it?

OH! I've heard of this on other posts!! Let me think, let me think.....Trying to remember if they said meds or.... shoot, I don't remember. I'll search around. If I find anything or remember i'll come back... in the mean time, someone may have the answer!

[AliveAgain 283]

I had something similar in my cleavage and on my belly, pretty sure it was the surgical tape. It went away after about a week, but call your doctor if it gets itchy or uncomfortable. I think they allow you to take Benedryl if you need it...

[Meli01 53]

Thanks everyone! I plan on calling the doctor in the morning because it is super itchy and raw. It's only on my breasts, it doesn't seem to be in spots where I had any tape.

[Dooter 1,457]

Ok, I found them. One said her "binder" gave her a rash (didn't have one of those, so I don't know what it is...) one said the antibacterial scrub down they used one her gave her a rash and one said, like these ladies above, that the surgical tape did it. Oh, also one said iodine. If any of that helps.

[Kashton 6]

Mine was the tape too xxx

[Meli01 53]

Thanks everyone for your replies, the doctor thinks I am having a reaction to the pain medication. He tood me to take Benadryl and changed my pain meds.

[Smexibeastmel 1]

I too have a rash all over my chest and a itchy back. My opinion is that it's because of the major surgery and shock to r body's ? A bit like wen a child's been I'll they come out in a rash. That's wot I think anyhow