Incisions

[TanishaP 61]

My incisions are itchy and turning red...what's going on..

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[PorkChopExpress 824]

If they feel warm and the area around them is hard, and they aren't closing, or you're noticing any kind of drainage or swelling, then you could have an infection...but it's easily treated with antibiotics. They shouldn't be turning red, redness generally indicates inflammation/irritation and that's generally infection.

However, part of the healing process IS definitely itchiness. So if all of your wounds have closed up well and scabbed over, and you aren't getting any drainage/pus, then most likely it's just the healing process. But as always, if you're concerned about it, have your surgeon take a look.

[pixiesleeve 55]

My incisions are itchy and turning red...what's going on..

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Could it be that u still have liquid glue around them? That stuff can really irritate the skin if left on 4 long time

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[Joy@boman 151]

Omg. I thought it was just me. They are soooo itchy and red

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[TanishaP 61]

Omg. I thought it was just me. They are soooo itchy and red

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YES..SURGEON SAID THEY ARE HEALING WHEN THEY ARE ITCHY!!

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[spiralfirefly 0]

You could have developed an allergy. I developed an allergy to medical adhesive during this surgery and broke out in hives around all of my incisions. Try taking oral Benadryl and see if that provides any relief. Also be careful not to put any band aids on because if it is a new allergy, the adhesive on the band aid could be triggering the breakout.

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[Sammy1991 97]

Snap! Sudocrem has worked a treat for me!

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[Butterflywarrior 241]

Mine got light red from itching and allergy...I pulled glue pieces off even though ur not supposed to. Gp said they are healing super well despite small bits of pus like drainage but clearish ... the itching is horrendous so she suggested aquaphor and that gas been very soothing... just have to apply it a lot.

[laura1116 112]

Probably just healing. No fever? No drainage? Call Dr just to be sure. That's his job.

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