can you put ointment on incisions?

[ladylei0 20]

I'm 3 days post op and my skin around the incisions are dry and tight. Are we able to put any kind of ointment or lotion to help with?

[yazzy 105]

i used neosporin in the begining and now i put Vitamin e oil on them.

[Stef 264]

If they were glued you shouldn't put anything on them until the glue falls off.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

If they were glued you shouldn't put anything on them until the glue falls off.

Agree!

[ladylei0 20]

Oh ok thank you, yes I was glued. I'll tough it out lol

[jewel20352 7]

Just be ready for them to itch like crazy turns out I was allergic to the glue!!

[ladylei0 20]

I'm already itchy. And I'm a picker haha trying not to pry at these scabs. They aren't as bad as I thought they'd be though. And I'm glad I wasn't stapled.

Thanks for the help

[melodymouse 196]

Agree!

I agree with Stef and LipstickLady. Annoying as it is, you need to wait. Then you can use Neosporin until it heals and Vitamin E will minimize the scars. Good luck!

[lovedlov 1]

I was told not to put anything on it. I have staples though.

[akirk 20]

You shouldn't put any type of antibiotic ointment on the incisions. Keeping it moist will delay wound healing. I put aveeno lotion on the skin around the incision being mindful to not put it to close or directly on the incision. Double check with your doctor if you are concerned.

[Joemygawd 4]

Don't pick!! Your chances of contaminating your incision site drastically go up. You ever hear of MRSA? Suck it up, it's your body healing.