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I had stitches on my forehead and an allergic reaction to the tape. the tape is off and the skin is healing, but its swollen when i wake up in the am.
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Possibly: The swelling could be due to the healing of the wound. If the swelling is from the allergic tape reaction, you could apply topical Benedryl. Ice will also help.
Answered 9/22/2017
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