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rash near incisions

I'm almost 2 weeks post surgery. My durastrips (sp??) that cover my incisions are starting to peel back. I've developed a red and very itchy rash in those areas. Is this normal?

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    • nikkidcas
      nikkidcas

      I'm 9 days postop and my incision sites have Dermabond covering them which is peeling. One of my sites itches and I've been scratching it without realizing it. I notice its worse in the evenings but b

    • drehn88
      drehn88

      Thanks everyone. I will call the surgeon in the morning.

    • drehn88
      drehn88

      I did call my doctor...twice. The first time (I was exactly 2 weeks post op) the nurse said to take off the strips and start applying hydrocortinsone cream. Well, that was 4 days ago and the rash hasn

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    Mine did the same thankfully not extreme but the glue irritated the world out of my skin and still is

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    Mine looked just like your rash my dr said it was an allergy to the glue but it actually cleared up pretty quickly after my strips came off ( day 10)

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