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Suggest Treatment For Rashes Around The Surgical Scar

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Posted on Fri, 5 May 2017
Question: I have a rash around a surgical scar for a total knee replacement exactly 5 weeks ago.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can you upload an image of this rash for review?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for contacting us at HealthcareMagic.

This rash could probably represent an irritation from the wound dressing products and especially the adhesive materials used or an infection. To tell whether this is just an irritation or may represent an infection, I will like to obtain an image for review.

This way, you can get a personalized and helpful response to you. However, the length of time following the surgery makes irritation a more likely cause than an infection.

To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.

I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Dr. Chobufo Ditah

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2009

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Suggest Treatment For Rashes Around The Surgical Scar

Brief Answer: Can you upload an image of this rash for review? Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for contacting us at HealthcareMagic. This rash could probably represent an irritation from the wound dressing products and especially the adhesive materials used or an infection. To tell whether this is just an irritation or may represent an infection, I will like to obtain an image for review. This way, you can get a personalized and helpful response to you. However, the length of time following the surgery makes irritation a more likely cause than an infection. To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query. I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here. Awaiting..