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Itchy Burning Sensation At The Area Of Skin Graft Procedure, Red And Raised. What Could It Be ?

I had a skin graft procedure done on 3/1 on my outer right thigh. I know it takes months to heal and I expect some burning senstion on the site. But it is also very very itchy. I've been applying Aquaphor on it daily/nightly to keep it from cracking but there is no itch relief. I called my doctor's office and the PA said I was the first of all patients to call with this symptom. She advised Eucerin with an anti-itch cream in it. This doesn't work either. The site is very red and has a raised bumpyness to it. If this is an allergic reaction, what could I possibly be allergic to? I know its not the petroleum jelly. AAAAA
posted on Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
You seem to have developed contact dermatitis at site of grafting. This could have occurred due to use of any ointment or antiseptic solution like dettol, betadine or spirit application.
To treat the area apply a steroid cream twice in a day and take tablet cetrizine. Avoid application of any product/ ointment/ cleaning agent over the site.
Hope that helps
Take care
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Itchy Burning Sensation At The Area Of Skin Graft Procedure, Red And Raised. What Could It Be ?

Hi, Thanks for writing to us. You seem to have developed contact dermatitis at site of grafting. This could have occurred due to use of any ointment or antiseptic solution like dettol, betadine or spirit application. To treat the area apply a steroid cream twice in a day and take tablet cetrizine. Avoid application of any product/ ointment/ cleaning agent over the site. Hope that helps Take care