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How Long Does Burning And Itching At An Incision On Scalp Take Vanish?
Had pre cancer removed off of the top of my scalp 4 days ago. Swelling has gone from scalp down forehead and now in eyes. Movement is always creating pain along incision (10 stiches). Burning and itch sensation now. No discharge, just a little blood when it pulls.... How long will burning sensation be?
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
These are all normal signs and symptoms of healing of a wound particularly in this area. Due to the dissection that takes place during the surgery, there is accumulation of fluid in the space created and hence the swelling. This is quite normal and will disappear in 2-3 weeks. Meanwhile keep a pillow under your head while sleeping, dont sleep on the operated side and take Tab Chymoral or Tab Disperzyme one tab thrice daily. The burning will go in 2-3 days and be replaced by an itching and pulling sensation which will stay for another 10 days
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