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Hey all! New here! But I was wondering if anyone has had super itchy incisions??? Like all I want to do is scratch them so badly!! I know itching is a sign of healing, but just wondering if anyone else experienced this? Also how long before these typically heal for y’all?? Thanks!! 🙂

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OMG Yes this was my biggest issue Post OP I'm 16 days out and I think that they just stopped itching maybe 2-3 days ago. Using Dial Gold when showering helped alot

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Yep!
Stomach still gets crazy itchy now too.

Early on incision itchy - cortisone cream helped!

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Something we presurgs need to put on Our zremember this

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9 hours ago, awhite1825 said:

Hey all! New here! But I was wondering if anyone has had super itchy incisions??? Like all I want to do is scratch them so badly!! I know itching is a sign of healing, but just wondering if anyone else experienced this? Also how long before these typically heal for y’all?? Thanks!! 🙂

Mine were pretty itchy too. As long as there isn't any redness that is fanning out, discharge, or warmness to the touch... you are probably OK. It's annoying tho!

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The itchy incision factor is pretty common. I would try my best not scratch at them but gave the hell up. At least as they heal up, it gets better.

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Omg it’s been driving me nuts!! Itch, itch, and itch grrrrr I itch around then try to lightly pat.

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Mrs Old as Dirt to the rescue. Take 2 washclothes, sew around 3 sides, take oatmeal, yes the kind in the tall round box with the smirking,old fashioned dude, fill up 3 quarters way. sew shut.
Now dip,into
.coolish Water. Pat places gently. Really that's all Domoboro soaks are at the pharmacy, colloidal oatmeal. They can be,pricy, you,have duplicated it, on the cheap. You're very welcome!😛

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Itching is a sign of healing leave it alone! Don’t scratch or put anything on there it’s supposed to be dry and clean. As told by my surgeon

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yep - I put a tiny amount of Neosporin on them, helped.

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Ugh yep. I one week post op and mine are itching like crazy. Leave it alone because you don’t want to touch them and risk infection.

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