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Suggest Treatment For Itching Rash Around The Incision
I am 9 days out from open incisional hernia repair with mesh. I have severe itching right around the incision and now a nice prickly rash formed in a rectangle around the incision. I've been using benedryl cream and it seems not as red but still itchy. Should I be concerned. See no signs of infection. Thanks
Mon, 12 Aug 2019
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The itching can be a sign of the infection of the incision.
I suggest to use Cetirizine to prevent the itching.
I also suggest to clean it with hydrogen peroxide and cover it with an antibiotic cream such as Neosporin.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The itching can be a sign of the infection of the incision.
I suggest to use Cetirizine to prevent the itching.
I also suggest to clean it with hydrogen peroxide and cover it with an antibiotic cream such as Neosporin.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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