Oh my goodness. My incisions have been so itchy yesterday and today. Today was the first day that I could take an actual shower and I thought that would help. No dice. Has anyone else experienced this???? I’m thinking of getting some children’s Benadryl to help. It’s about to drive me crazy.

Yep, my incisions drove me mad with the itching - and unlike the itching from healing tattoos, you can't slap the area for relief! I took antihistamines and used cold packs held against the incision area, which helped immensely! Like me, you also may be a bit allergic to the bandage adhesive.

My itching lasted about a week and a half, unfortunately. I hope yours goes away faster!

I have an 12” scare down the middle of my back from an infusion surgery. Itched like crazy!!!
I know the docs tell you not to put anything on them but I had to do cortisone! The healing is causing the itching.
If they are red & splotchy you could be allergic to the glue or tape that was used. Then you definitely do need Benadryl.

I’m having the same issues. The adhesive has been awful!! I thought that’s what was causing the itching but I guess it’s the healing.

8 hours ago, BBOOKMAN82 said:

I’m having the same issues. The adhesive has been awful!! I thought that’s what was causing the itching but I guess it’s the healing.

It could be a double whammy like mine was. All the fun of a regular healing itch with bonus allergy itching! I hope yours improves soon.

I'm just shy of three months post-op, and the incisions still itch like crazy.