Anyone had a rash around their incisions post-op.

Hi- I am three weeks post-op RNY lap. One week ago I removed the steri-strip bandages (they itched like heck) and I developed a rash around the incisions (the incisions are not infected. The rash is just small red bumps. I finally went to a dermatologist because the rash is getting bigger and bigger around each of the incisions. He said I have contact dermatitis and prescribed a cortisone ointment. He thinks I might have been allergic to the steri-strips but is not sure, could have been sensitive to something else. Now the rash is even getting bigger and my arms and neck are itching and red. Anyone else have this happen? Anyone have any suggestions for a holistic remedy to get this allergy under control before my whole body is itching and red. Thanks.

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