hives at surgery sites?
Sometimes taking the pills to have them work systemically is better than a topical cream as it'll help to block the hystamines (itch chemicals) from the inside.
Good luck!
on 5/15/11 12:34 am - CA
I took a wet wash cloth, put it in a ziplock baggie and heated it for a few (15-20?) seconds in the microwave, wrapped it in a dish towel and placed it wherever it was itching that moment. Just make sure it's warm and not burning hot.
Hives and contact dermatitis from dressing/adhesive/bandages....
Take a Claritin......much better than Benadryl p.o. ...no hangover, drowsiness effect.
1. make sure ya get all residual adhesive off....use baby oil, mineral, olive oil, whatever
2. wash w/ warm soap n water dry
3. THEN....Apply benadryl cream, or 1% hydrocortisone
I only kept the bandages on for a day or two. I cannot remember.
Stop wearing the bandages if you havent already. becareful not to accidentally scratch your incisions.
This will pass, hang in there.
PS: I think i itched up util two weeks out
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