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Crepe-y skin!! Haaaalp!!

I have been turning into a terrible infomercial subject! There is some weird infomercial that goes on and on about crepe-y skin and I never knew what they heck they were talking about, til now. I am only 5 days post-op and the skin on my stomach and thighs has turned into a thin, red, and itchy crepe paper textured mess. My follow up isnt for another 9 days and I feel like I am going crazy with the itching. Is there anything I can safely put on my tummy to moisturize it while the cement is still fresh on my surgical incisions?

I feel like Ima gonna flay the flesh off my belly! aaaargh!

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  • Phone your Dr's. You are obviously allergic to the adhesive on the dressings, I have the same issue, ask them what antihistamine is safe to use.

  • GreenTealael
    GreenTealael

    Benadryl cream

  • GreenTealael
    GreenTealael

    Avoid placing it directly in the incisions Safe Journey!

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Phone your Dr's. You are obviously allergic to the adhesive on the dressings, I have the same issue, ask them what antihistamine is safe to use.

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1 minute ago, elcee said:

Phone your Dr's. You are obviously allergic to the adhesive on the dressings, I have the same issue, ask them what antihistamine is safe to use.

Oooh I didn't even think about allergy! I bet you are right! Thank you!

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5 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Benadryl cream

Perfect and I have some! Waiting for a call back from the doc on call and looking forward to some relief!

2 minutes ago, FlyAwayFree said:

Perfect and I have some! Waiting for a call back from the doc on call and looking forward to some relief!

Avoid placing it directly in the incisions

Safe Journey!

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1 minute ago, GreenTealael said:

Avoid placing it directly in the incisions

Safe Journey!

Yep, thats what they told me to do so am about to wash my tummy and then put on the cream!

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