Neosporin & Mederma

[Pumpkinmeli 15]

I am 3 days post op and I am just curious if I can use neosporin or mederma for my cuts? They itch like crazy and the neosporin can help them feel better. My doctor used glue to close the insicions... dont have any drains or anything. Just uncompartable itchiness.

[Alithinos 19]

You can take Benadryl for the itch, but I'd hold off on putting anything on them until they are really well-healed. I had terrible itching as well, and developed huge hives around each incision where the glue was used. Apparently it is pretty common for folks to be allergic to the glue. The itching improved after a few days. Wear very loose/soft clothing and try not to scratch.

I'm now 4 weeks out and started using the Mederma on Friday.

[Giselle3264 175]

I had staples, not glue and used Neosporin without any issues. I forgot I had Mederma for the resulting scars!

[robynluevano 85]

I am 3 days post op and I am just curious if I can use neosporin or mederma for my cuts? They itch like crazy and the neosporin can help them feel better. My doctor used glue to close the insicions... dont have any drains or anything. Just uncompartable itchiness.

I was told nothing on them at all. After another week (I will be 4 weeks in another week) I can use mederma.

[allnewme 262]

My surgeon said to keep them clean and dry. Put nothing on them for 3 weeks. Mine itched like mad for a few days and then stopped. Once the scabs come off they do not itch. I have been using SilverSol gel on mine. When I went to my PCP last week, he said my insicions look fantastic