ITCHY! Can I put lotion around my incisions?

[PeachPerfect 13]

I am 3 weeks post op (sleeve), all my tapes have come off and all my incisions look good, but I'm itchy! I don't itch because I'm not crazy lol but I really want to put on lotion. Does anyone know if that's ok?

[gabybab 696]

Maybe try a hydrocortisone cream. It would help with itching. Good luck!

[Bastian 458]

3 hours ago, PeachPerfect said:

I am 3 weeks post op (sleeve), all my tapes have come off and all my incisions look good, but I'm itchy! I don't itch because I'm not crazy lol but I really want to put on lotion. Does anyone know if that's ok?

The best thing would be an antihistamine tablet and some unscented lotion for the dry skin 3 weeks out the wounds are closed on top. so as long as you don't pick at them all will be well.

[2Bsmaller18 436]

If you want to avoid creams and lotions you can try putting an ice pack wrapped in a towel. It will numb the area slightly and help with the itching.

[MeepMeep 96]

I put lotion on my incisions with no problems. If you’re still questioning it, start with something like Neosporin or hydrocortisone cream.

[PeachPerfect 13]

Thanks guys! I had the unscented aveeno lotion and used that with no problems

[april042019 105]

2 hours ago, PeachPerfect said:

Thanks guys! I had the unscented aveeno lotion and used that with no problems

I'm glad something worked for you!

Also, I know that itching means healing so congrats!

Good luck!

[Bari_KS 499]

I applied benadryl cream on my inscisions. It helped with itching.