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A member asked:
I had my 3rd c-section on 11/23/2009. my bikini cut incision has started itching alot. it is still close, there is no fluid leaking. why is it itching?
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Please call your OB: Any questions related to that should be addressed to the person who did your surgery, could be a fungus or yeast infection , could be from a hypertrophic scar or delayed reaction to the stitches please see your obgyn it can be treated.
Answered 9/12/2013
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Healing vs infection: Incision go through a number of phases, including inflammatory. Continue to monitor incision for signs of increasing redness, swelling or drainage. Holistic treatment of an itching incision may be vitamin e or aloe based topical treatments. Mild treatments may include anti-histamine diphenhydramine/benadryl. If not scheduled, then a follow up showed be made.
Answered 3/31/2015
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