Question 1

muscleherniation repair surgery 7/29/13today i thought i had dry skin over incision site only to pull string like substance out - pics in my file?

Accepted Answer

Suture Or fibrin.: Most likely you have pulled out a suture or a strand of fibrin.  If it pulled out easily it is probably fibrin.  If it is fibrin strand then just keep it clean.  If it is a suture then keep an eye on wound and look for any seperation.  If it opens then call your doctor it may increase or seperate more over time.  Any drainage or smell, call office. Eat well to help healing.

Question 2

i had gallbladder surgery a month n had some complication where my liver was cut, i m not itching and have dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Several possiblities: Your gallbladder is located under your liver. They share a common space that can measure up to 10 x 5 cm. It is not uncommon for bleeding in this common space or its edges. Usually your surgeon will make intra-operative maneuvers to control any bleeding before ending the operation. Okay to ask your surgeon for details of your case. If your recovery is on tract, it may be a normal variant.

Question 3

i have a lisfranc foot injury. i had surgery on it. there are areas in my foot. it has red,bumpy,dry skin around the incisions. what could this be? it almost looks like a rash?

Accepted Answer

: Perhaps you are noting areas of post-operative scarring, and indeed there may be some residual suture material not yet absorbed.  Best source to have all of this explained is a followup with your surgeon, who knows you best and can visually examine the area of concern.

Question 4

how do i improve dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Avoid over-washing: A daily moisturizing cream used 2-4 times a day helps to heal dry skin and to prevent return of the dry rash. Examples: Cetaphil, CeraVe, Eucerin. Some people avoid creams with lanolin, aloe, or fragrances because they are sensitive to the ingredients. If the skin is a bit reddened, is getting itchier, or is roughed up by scratching, one might add hydrocortisone 1% cream twice a day for 5-10 days.

Question 5

why do people have dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Multiple reasons: Could be hereditary, aging, as natural skin oils diminish, medical conditions such as asthma or thyroid disease. Daily skin care habits such as washing with harsh soaps, can also cause or worsen dry skin.

Question 6

what to do to cure dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Moisturizing lotions: I like water-based moisturizing lotions. My favorites are dml lotion and dml forte cream.  These are water based, and don't have any fragrences or colorings that could cause skin irritations.

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Question 7

is butter good for dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Butter: While butter has some moisturizing properties there are  less sticky,  inexpensive fragrance free moisturizers that are far better for dry skin.

Question 8

what products can help dry skin?

Accepted Answer

No one best: If there was only one, there would be only one choice in the dry skin aisle. Every skin is different, so what works for one may not work for others. Best to take short showers, soak in tub  for 30 mins and then apply cream . There are some good rx creams for dry skin but are very expensive

Question 9

what should i do to treat dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Shower &amp; moisturize: Take a quick shower, then lightly apply moisturizer (non-greasy type best) to all dry areas (Vaseline Intensive Care / Eucerin / Sarna / similar should work). Depending on your work and amount of time outside, may have to apply couple of times a day at first to resolve, then daily while weather inhospitibable. Continuing symptoms should prompt Dermatology evaluation.

Question 10

what is dry skin a risk factor for?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin can lead to::   Chapped lips.

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Muscleherniation repair surgery 7/29/13today i thought i had dry skin over incision site only to pull string like substance out - pics in my file?

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I had gallbladder surgery a month n had some complication where my liver was cut, i m not itching and have dry skin?

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I have a lisfranc foot injury. i had surgery on it. there are areas in my foot. it has red,bumpy,dry skin around the incisions. what could this be? it almost looks like a rash?

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