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I had surgery to remove an ovary/cyst last week and the incision sites itch really bad! is there anything i can do to relieve the itching?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ask your surgeon...: I would hate to advise you to use a otc steroid cream and have your surgeon be against that. While it may reduce the itching, it can also delay the healing. I like traumeel cream for this purpose because it is a natural topical anti-inflammatory and promotes healing.

Dr Nguyen, md, faaaai agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I had surgery to remove an ovary/cyst last week and the incision sites itch really bad! is there anything i can do to relieve the itching?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Hettinger answered

Dr Nguyen, md, faaaai agreed

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