Hernia Scar

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by Guest Posts on Thu May 18, 2017 2:34 pm

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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by Mr Ioannis Goutos on Tue May 23, 2017 3:20 pm

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.

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Mr Ioannis Goutos
FRCSEd(Plast), MSc Burn Care

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