Question 1

got steri strips put on after getting my stitches out and the doc knew i'm allergic to adhesive. it's beginning to get very itchy. plz help?

Accepted Answer

Skin Allergy: If the stitches were taken out timely, most of the time steri strips are not needed unless there is  wound gaping. Anyways, as it is very itchy, call your doctor and ask. S/he may advise you to take them off. By the time, take some anti itch med.

Question 2

i am 6 weeks post-op from tah. removed all 11 steri strips a few days ago and now have super itchy and red rash in the shape of steri strips...help!?

Accepted Answer

Too long: The steri strips probably should have been removed 5 weeks ago. Usually those are left on for less than a week. The area is probably very dirty and needs cleaning. You skin is probably very irritated from prolonged exposure to the adhesive.  After washing some over the counter Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream should calm the tissue inflammation.

Question 3

i have a reaction to steri strips for my achilles rupture surgery 2 weeks ago. what can i put on the hives? itchy and painful, don't want to scratch.

Accepted Answer

See your surgeon: Achilles' tendon repair incisions can be 'tricky' as the tendon is nearly subcutaneous. Any non- healing wounds here or incisional 'rashes' should be seen by your surgeon promptly to avoid skin/ wound breakdown.In my experience the reaction to the steri-strips is usually a reaction to the benzoin used to keep the strips' sticky'and not the strips themselves. See your surgeon! Best of Luck!

Question 4

i had an allergic reaction from steri strips after my port for chemo was put in. strips are removed, but there are still blisters. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Steristrip blisters: The blisters on your skin are a protective reaction of your body to the foreign substance encountered and are helping to prevent further injury to irritated tissue beneath them. Please protect the area from further irritation but nothing further is needed for now as the reaction seems localized to just the area affected by the steristrips.

Question 5

on 1/10 allergic reaction to steri-strips, steroid cream 2x day. is it safe if skin blisters clear soon to have surgery again on same leg in 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But tell surgeon not to use adhesive tape or strip if possible.

Question 6

nexplanon implant was inserted yesterday (06/26) and when taking off the bandage today, i noticed a squishy bubble near the steri strips. almost looks like a blister? what is that? no side effects besides the normal bruising and soreness?

Accepted Answer

: It could be a reaction to the implant, allergy to the band aid. Pl see the implanter for proper evaluation

Question 7

have a skin condition that popped up earlier in the week its itchy drys crust some blistering ?

Accepted Answer

Can't tell: kindly see your doctor/dermatologist for assessment, best wishes

Question 8

itchy soles with blisters like rashes?

Accepted Answer

Could be : contact dermatitis see if it correlates with certain shoes  see a dermatologist for a better exam

Question 9

what itchy bites leave yellow blisters?

Accepted Answer

Bites: I believe that this appearance at the site of the bite is nonspecific and can occur with bites from different insects. It is due to minor amounts of pus and/or serum accumulation after a few days. If there is no spreading redness, significant secondary bacterial infection isn't likely. Keep the sites clean and apply an antibacterial ointment like bacitracin.

Question 10

blisters in one spot on chest non itchy?

Accepted Answer

A few options: Might be a local allergic reaction--jewelry, something in pocket of shirt, etc.--or from an insect bite(-s)--or early shingles / zoster. Should see your dr or urgent care dr to have it checked.

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Got steri strips put on after getting my stitches out and the doc knew i'm allergic to adhesive. it's beginning to get very itchy. plz help?

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I am 6 weeks post-op from tah. removed all 11 steri strips a few days ago and now have super itchy and red rash in the shape of steri strips...help!?

A member asked:

I have a reaction to steri strips for my achilles rupture surgery 2 weeks ago. what can i put on the hives? itchy and painful, don't want to scratch.

A member asked:

I had an allergic reaction from steri strips after my port for chemo was put in. strips are removed, but there are still blisters. what should i do?

A member asked:

On 1/10 allergic reaction to steri-strips, steroid cream 2x day. is it safe if skin blisters clear soon to have surgery again on same leg in 3 weeks?

A member asked:

Nexplanon implant was inserted yesterday (06/26) and when taking off the bandage today, i noticed a squishy bubble near the steri strips. almost looks like a blister? what is that? no side effects besides the normal bruising and soreness?

A member asked:

Have a skin condition that popped up earlier in the week its itchy drys crust some blistering ?

A member asked:

Itchy soles with blisters like rashes?

A member asked:

What itchy bites leave yellow blisters?

A member asked:

Blisters in one spot on chest non itchy?

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