Did anyone get RASHES post op?

[aprildurham23 0]

I am about five days post op. The first day I developed just a little itchy redness that wasn't that bothersome. I took off the white strips the first day, even though I shouldn't have, and ended up replacing them with band-aids, which have now caused horrendous itchy rashes around my incisions sites in the actual shape of the band-aid. I would assume this is just because of the band-aid itself, but I also have little rashes on my tummy that AREN'T in the shape of a band-aid.

Also, every little skin irritation I've ever had is all coming back. Sometimes in the past my left eyelid will get an itchy rash, and I will get a mild rash on my neck. I am also allergic to things like tomatoes, which make my toungue break out in spots. My toungue has had those spots for a few days even though I haven't eaten anything....

Why is my skin SO sensitive? I have actually REALLY tough skin, and it's not considered "sensitive" by normal standards. What's wrong with me??

[LSF 264]

It sounds like you might be having an allergic reaction to something. I would suggest calling your doctor but maybe taking some Benedryl will help if it is an allergy. Good luck.

[travelinsnorkel 0]

I am allergic to band aid adhesive, and sure enough was REALLY allergic to the steri strips. I had to put benadryl creme on the rashes around each incision. It itched like mad, but got better when I started doing that! Good luck