What Causes Rashes And Itching On Knee After Surgery?
Hi I had knee replacement surgery on October 25th. Since then off and on, I have had itchy skin primarily on the affected leg, but to some degree, on the other leg. No real rash, but if I scratch it, it lumps up like hives. This almost always happens at night. In the daytime, I hardly ever itch, and there is no rash.
I think you might be suffering from dermatographism. Dermatographism could be due to a variety of causes which is a type of urticaria. You could take antihistamine empirically. But, I highly recommend you to consult your operating surgeon and he may refer you to a dermatologist, if necessary.
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What Causes Rashes And Itching On Knee After Surgery?
Hi, I think you might be suffering from dermatographism. Dermatographism could be due to a variety of causes which is a type of urticaria. You could take antihistamine empirically. But, I highly recommend you to consult your operating surgeon and he may refer you to a dermatologist, if necessary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.