What Causes Severe Itching After A Hernia Repair Surgery?
I had my hernia repair surgery around 3 to 4 yrs ago my skin has always itched after but lately it starts itching severely and I have one spot that has a few raised areas I also have some slight swelling where the itching is. I had a abdominal hernia left side. my hernia has also came back same spot same size. I do have mesh
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As per your question, you might be having hypertrophic scar. You could apply silicone gel combined with hydrocortisone twice daily for up to 3 weeks. You can also take levocetrizine tablets in case of severe itching.
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What Causes Severe Itching After A Hernia Repair Surgery?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your question, you might be having hypertrophic scar. You could apply silicone gel combined with hydrocortisone twice daily for up to 3 weeks. You can also take levocetrizine tablets in case of severe itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.