Any advice for "itchy" incisions?

[nomorechubbybutt63 66]

1 week out and I'm healing beautifully but my incisions are a bit itchy...any suggestions?

[holliemarble 0]

I had the same problem, but my Dr told me not to put anything on them to stop the itching so I kind of just had to scratch around them :/

[akpiedra 8]

I put some hydrocortisone cream AROUND the incision....it was a nice relief!

Edited August 6, 2015 by akpiedra

[lauraellen80 855]

This may sound weird, but... try gently "tapping" on them instead of scratching. It's a trick people use with new tattoos that are healing. Helps relieve some of the itch without doing damage.

[Thinside 155]

I was given Benadyl for itching. Oral. It really helped. But it makes me sleepy!

[jess9395 5,449]

Benadryl for sure! They have a non drowsy version out there too now.

[1Sleevecomingup 185]

I use coconut oil

[Invictus 56]

I used an ice pack to numb the itching. Now I am using a cocoa butter stick to keep the areas between incisions moisturized. Last resort is Benadryl at bed time so I can get to sleep without itching all night

[Gingerish 113]

I rub lightly or tap on my incisions and gently scratch around them. It seems to help me.