Help
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Help
My scars are on my back right where my bra strap goes, and the itching drives me bonkers any ideas to ease the itching would be really helpful please.
- Mr Ioannis Goutos
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Re: Help
There are a lot of things we can do to help scar itch and the options are many:
a) Massage and moisturisation-this is difficult in the back but a partner/family member may help with this
b) Laser
c) Medicines like antihistamines or low dose anti epileptic drugs like gabapentin/pregabalin
d) Steroid injections/tapes
e) Silicone tape/gel. In your case a silicone tape might work great if it rest under the bra band, so worth a try for sure.
Referral to a scar specialist might help you to decide what option might be best for your scar.
Best regards,
a) Massage and moisturisation-this is difficult in the back but a partner/family member may help with this
b) Laser
c) Medicines like antihistamines or low dose anti epileptic drugs like gabapentin/pregabalin
d) Steroid injections/tapes
e) Silicone tape/gel. In your case a silicone tape might work great if it rest under the bra band, so worth a try for sure.
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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