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What Could Cause Pain And Itchiness In A Post Operative Scar?

I got my appendix removed 14 years ago almost 15 year I got my appendix removed 14 years ago almost 15 years and I didn t have the laparoscopic surgery I got cut open and the scar still hurts and itches and I get this sharp shooting pain and I just want to know why after 15 years the scar looks the same and I have pain itchiness and I just want to know why after 15 years does it still hurt and feel weird like that
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
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Hello,

As per your case history of pain and itching on the scar. My treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral vitamin E, topical tacrolimus given only after consulting a dermatologist.



Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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What Could Cause Pain And Itchiness In A Post Operative Scar?

Hello, As per your case history of pain and itching on the scar. My treatment advice is - 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral vitamin E, topical tacrolimus given only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech