PCOS_Mama94 13 Posted December 21, 2021 Hi all! Im 4 weeks post op. I had surgical glue on my wounds which has now all come off. But ive noticed that it gets so itchy around the incision sites and theres a couple red bumps around them too. It was all fine when the glue was still on, had no issues with that so i dont think it could be an allergic reaction. Its just started up since the glue has come off. Has anyone experienced something like this? Im a nurse with some wound training, the wounds are healing quite well, no signs of infection or anything but my god this itchiness around them! Just havent heard of itchy bumps around the wounds before🥴 If it keeps up much longer ill be contacting the surgeon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hop_Scotch 1,632 Posted December 21, 2021 Contact dermatitis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 21, 2021 13 hours ago, PCOS_Mama94 said: Hi all! Im 4 weeks post op. I had surgical glue on my wounds which has now all come off. But ive noticed that it gets so itchy around the incision sites and theres a couple red bumps around them too. It was all fine when the glue was still on, had no issues with that so i dont think it could be an allergic reaction. Its just started up since the glue has come off. Has anyone experienced something like this? Im a nurse with some wound training, the wounds are healing quite well, no signs of infection or anything but my god this itchiness around them! Just havent heard of itchy bumps around the wounds before🥴 If it keeps up much longer ill be contacting the surgeon! Yup, itched like a mofo. Almost invisible a year later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greater Fool 2,054 Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) Itching is a common symptom of a drastic condition known as 'healing.' Unless it's red and angry which could mean you've been scratching, in which case: Stop it! Let it heal. If you don't believe it's from scratching, then it could be, an infection, dermatitis, an autoimmune disorder, or a rare Amazonian parasite [In order of most likely to least likely]. It's never Lupus. If it's red and angry not from scratching, perhaps a call to Doc. If it looks ok, it's healing. Good luck, Tek Edited December 21, 2021 by The Greater Fool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoppGirl 5,023 Posted December 21, 2021 The itchiness we all know is a sign of healing but the little bumps is odd. Couldn’t hurt to put a call into your surgeon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greater Fool 2,054 Posted December 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said: The itchiness we all know is a sign of healing but the little bumps is odd. Couldn’t hurt to put a call into your surgeon. Oops, I missed the bumps! Drat! You made me seem the ignorant slob that I am in real life and not the clever arudite I pretend to be on the internet. Damn you for revealing my error! It's still never Lupus. So there! Good luck Tek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoodlesMom 98 Posted December 21, 2021 I agree with Hop_Scotch here. It sounds like contact dermatitis. You could be reacting to the glue. I'm guessing it was healing well at your postop visit. Being a nurse, you'd likely know if it were infected. If you are concerned, contact your surgeon, they can diagnose it and hopefully provide some peace of mind. As for the itching, ice packs have helped calm my past incisions as they healed. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatsonMommy21 0 Posted December 21, 2021 I am 1 week post-op and I have the same thing on 1 out of 2 of my incisions and my doctor just told me to try to not wear a bra because any kind of build up of moisture, sweat, all that good stuff can create irritation for the incision sites. Just put some A&D around the bumps not the incision and it will help calm the itching sensation down. Works miracles for me. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annabreke@gmail.com 0 Posted December 22, 2021 Im 1 week Post Op today and my incision all itch like crazy. Sent from my LM-G900 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
