klm0392 0 Posted August 24, 2015 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hello new me 153 Posted August 25, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TammyDTM 391 Posted August 25, 2015 Soap and Water only. With a good rinse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byebyedarkpassenger 203 Posted August 31, 2015 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Court3625 12 Posted August 31, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyllis Purvis 0 Posted September 7, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alycopp78 33 Posted September 7, 2015 My doc told me to put neosporin anti itch around them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaronvt 4 Posted September 7, 2015 I use the teatree oil soap from trader joes and have no issues no hard scrubbing just use your hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanessaVSGforme 276 Posted September 7, 2015 Try rubbing them through ur shirt! No oils or ointments. Itching is a sign of healing. Best of luck and congratulations! ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sshawk69 17 Posted September 7, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdptwo1 5 Posted September 7, 2015 Itching and rash I put Benadryl lotion the clear lotion on it and it helped Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
