Itchy scars
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Itchy scars
I have a really itchy scar from minor surgery on my foot<nothing the doctor has given me has been any help,do you have any advice ?
- Mr Ioannis Goutos
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Re: Itchy scars
There are a number of options including:
a) Moisturise with cold cream/ointment/oil (product kept in fridge)
b) Massage with firm circular movements 3-4 times a day
c) Consider an over the counter anti itch tablet
d) Consider laser, steroid injections/tapes, silicone gel/tapes
A knowledgable professional with an interest in scar should be able to direct to the best solution for your
type of scar and specific site.
Best regards,
a) Moisturise with cold cream/ointment/oil (product kept in fridge)
b) Massage with firm circular movements 3-4 times a day
c) Consider an over the counter anti itch tablet
d) Consider laser, steroid injections/tapes, silicone gel/tapes
A knowledgable professional with an interest in scar should be able to direct to the best solution for your
type of scar and specific site.
Best regards,
Mr Ioannis Goutos
FRCSEd(Plast), MSc Burn Care
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FRCSEd(Plast), MSc Burn Care
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Re: Itchy scars
I have tried creams and steroid tape,no luck
- Flordelyn Selim
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Tue Mar 28, 2017 11:23 am
Re: Itchy scars
Hi
I can see that you have tried conservative management to no success and I suggest getting your GP to refer you to a specialist scar clinic where an assessment will be made by the Doctor and possibly a course of steroid injection is an option as a next ladder of treatment.
Best regards
I can see that you have tried conservative management to no success and I suggest getting your GP to refer you to a specialist scar clinic where an assessment will be made by the Doctor and possibly a course of steroid injection is an option as a next ladder of treatment.
Best regards
Flordelyn Selim, BSN RN
Scar Management Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Scar Management Clinical Nurse Specialist
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