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What Causes Itchy Rashes Around A Surgical Incision?
I had TKA 3 weeks ago . The staples were removed 1 week ago and the incision has been left open to air. 5 days ago , numerous tiny red raised rashes have appeared and are very itchy. Are these some kind of allergic response ? Should i be concerned about them? And what is the best remedy to these? Please advise because the itchiness is driving me crazy.
Fri, 16 Jun 2017
Hello,
I really appreciate your concern, itching at the site of wound could be due to healing process. Formation of granulation is responsible for this. Such itching may not need any treatment and it will be gone within few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain
I really appreciate your concern, itching at the site of wound could be due to healing process. Formation of granulation is responsible for this. Such itching may not need any treatment and it will be gone within few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain
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