Hernia Scar
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Hernia Scar
On behalf of Maggie:
I have a scar on my abdomen from a hernia surgery. It still itches 3 years later. Is it going to itch for the rest of my life?
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- Mr Ioannis Goutos
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Re: Hernia Scar
Scars are unfortunately permanent but the itch should not be permanent.
There are a lot of things we can do to help scar itch and the options are many:
a) Massage and moisturisation
b) Laser
c) Medicines like antihistamines or low dose anti epileptic drugs like gabapentin/pregabalin
d) Steroid injections/tapes
e) Silicone tape/gel
Referral to a scar specialist might help you to decide what option might be best for your scar.
Best regards,
There are a lot of things we can do to help scar itch and the options are many:
a) Massage and moisturisation
b) Laser
c) Medicines like antihistamines or low dose anti epileptic drugs like gabapentin/pregabalin
d) Steroid injections/tapes
e) Silicone tape/gel
Referral to a scar specialist might help you to decide what option might be best for your scar.
Best regards,
Mr Ioannis Goutos
FRCSEd(Plast), MSc Burn Care
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