ITCHY KNEE SCARS

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shirley lyster
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by shirley lyster on Thu May 18, 2017 8:59 pm

ITCHY KNEE SCARS

I HAD A KNEE REPLACEMENT 18 MONTHS AGO AND IT IS STILL VERY ITCHY IT HAS-NOT IMPROVED AT ALL IT IS STILL SORE WHEN PRESSED WILL IT GET BETTER.?

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Mr Ioannis Goutos
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by Mr Ioannis Goutos on Tue May 23, 2017 8:28 am

Re: ITCHY KNEE SCARS

Since it has been 18 months since your operation, I am thinking that this scar might be hypertrophic ('bulky') and I would definitely get it examined by your GP for further treatment.

There are a number of options for treatment including:
a) Moisturise with cold cream/ointment/oil
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

Best regards,
Mr Ioannis Goutos
FRCSEd(Plast), MSc Burn Care

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