Ok I had surgery and got stitches. it seems to be that I am allergic to something with the suture strip things they put on top of the stitches., we think its the adhesive. well the last two times ive had surgery ive got hives all round the area., this time its really bad, ive been taking benadryl but its not working. any ides on how to at least get rid of the itching?
Answer:
You really need to contact your doctor, you may need a prescription antihistamine like Atarax. (Very similar to Benadryl but much stronger-will probably cause extreme sedation.) Whether you can use any topical creams will depend on how healed your incision is. I'm wondering why you let them continue to use steri-stips when you know you react to them? It seems like you might mention this and save yourself a lot of grief. In the meantime continue taking the Benadryl every 6 hours and head to the ER if you have any worsening symptoms such as swelling lips or tongue or difficulty breathing or swallowing. Good luck!
try benadryl cream to the hives, not the suture line.
first next time u go to hospital let them know u have an allergy to steri strips u shouldnt really put any creams or lotions on the area untill its completely healed to prevent infection if it is healed just take the strips off and apply some calomine lotion. dont scratch! could cause infection. just keep the area clean if it starts spreading or u get a fever go to the doctors.
contact the surgeon.
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