Itching

[klm0392 0]

4 days post op and my incisions/surrounding areas are really itchy. A friend told me to try tea tree oil but I can't remember if they said not to apply anything to the site...

[Hello new me 153]

The itching is a sign of them healing. My doctor told me to keep mine clean and dry. Also, not to put any cream or ointments on them.

[TammyDTM 391]

Soap and Water only. With a good rinse.

[byebyedarkpassenger 203]

Mine are itching too and today I have a rash on various spots on my body. Not freaking out. Got diaper rash cream to see if the rash improves and it already looks better than a few hours ago. Now if I could just stop the incision itching...

[Court3625 12]

I am just a little over 3 weeks out and my incisions were itchy too. My problem was I think I'm allergic to the adhesive they used to close the incisions. I experienced this with the last surgery I had. My doc suggested a Benadryl itch cream but put it around the incision, not on it. Once the adhesive came off it made a significant difference in the itching.

Good luck!

-C

[Phyllis Purvis 0]

Tea tree oil will burn. May not want to put that on them. They are still open. Mine itch too.. yes they are healing. I just rub them through my shirt and scratch around them when it gets bad.

[alycopp78 33]

My doc told me to put neosporin anti itch around them.

[aaronvt 4]

I use the teatree oil soap from trader joes and have no issues no hard scrubbing just use your hands.

[VanessaVSGforme 276]

Try rubbing them through ur shirt! No oils or ointments. Itching is a sign of healing. Best of luck and congratulations! ????

[sshawk69 17]

Hi same thing happened to me. Doctor looked at mine said it was an allergic reaction to the glue on the tape. My sleeve was 8/17/15 he told me to use hydrocortisone Benadryl cream. Soak in warm bath.

[pdptwo1 5]

Itching and rash I put Benadryl lotion the clear lotion on it and it helped