I have had a rash on my stomach and under my breast on and off since surgery. At first, they thought it was because I was allergic to something from the hospital...had a bad reaction to the antibiotic and some of the pain killers. The rash on my stomach went away finally after weeks on benadryl. I had surgery in June, over 7 weeks ago, and still have a rash under my breast. It is kinda like a heat rash but not really. I have put benadryl on it, and hydrocortisone cream. I have tried everything, and the dr doesn't seem too concerned about it. I am going crazy! It itches and burns! Has anyone else had this happen?

I feel like I'm driving the dr office crazy cause I've called several times. I don't want to seem too needy. I asked about it at my last appointment, and the dr said not to go to my regular doctor cause he would likely give me a steroid which would impede my healing. I'm freaked out though cause it isn't going away. It gets a little better, and then gets worse than before. It is about the size of a tennis ball or fist. (Not raised, just around). HELP!!

Go to your PCP... when you go remind him/her that you just had surgery. They should have other options that will help out. Topical or oral that you can take. Sorry you are itching.. :eek:

I had the same problem after I had a surgery a few years ago. They never really figured out what it was, I hate going to the doctor, so I just treat it with Triple Bond Medicated Powder and keep that area REALLY dry. Good luck!

I too the day after surgery contracted a small itchy rash and can't seem to find anything that will make it go away, I am going to see my PCP next week to see whats up with my skin. Ill let you know what I find out.

Gold bond ultimate healing powder. The heat and moisture under your breast is just irritating it. The benadryl is only going to help the symptoms, and not resolve the issue.

If you had steri-strips or tape, you could be allergic to the adhesive that is used on those type of things. It could also be the scrubbing solution dried your skin, and the cortisone cream is not helping in that department.

After showers, use your blow dryer if it is a cool setting to dry your skin thoroughly, and then apply a liberal amount of the Gold Bond powder.

GB powder rocks. My husband uses it when he is overseas, my kiddo uses it in the summer, and I used it when I had a reaction (just like what you are describing) after my surgery from all the glue and tape they used on me.

I've had a bad reaction to the Lovenox injections. Red, swollen, itchy spots about 2 inches around the injection spots. They are still bothering me and and I am 2 weeks out. I just keep using hydrocortizone and benedryl... it is the worst part of this surgery for me.