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Doctor insights on: Rash After Surgery

Reaction to...: Something gave you the rash - possibly the surgical scrub used to cleanse the skin, or one of the chemicals given IV by the anesthesia team. ...Read more

Needs to be seen: The possibilities are too numerous to to be able to give you an answer. The biggest concern however is that you could have a complication from surgery including an infection. The best person to call to give you an answer would be the person who did the surgery. ...Read more

Allergy most Common.: Always best to inform your surgeon with these types of problems after surgery. Often rashes are allergic reactions secondary to medications used around the time of surgery. Sometimes, solutions used to prep the abdomen may also be responsible for the hypersensitivity reaction. If an allergic reaction becomes systemic (swelling around the airway or difficulty breathing etc.) call 911. ...Read more

USUALLY...: You can treat it with mild steroid creams like cortaid (hydrocortisone). If this doesn't help right away, see a dermatologist. ...Read more

Rash: Consider any new medicines you may be taking as the most likely source. ...Read more

Will disappear: You got the rash most likely from reaction to antibiotics, or anesthetic medications, in couple of day will disappear, alert your surgeon, some times may need medications. ...Read more

Yes: Vey common.

Allergic reaction: If the rash is itchy it could be an allergic reaction to surgical prep, to the bandaging tape or antibiotic (if) applied to wound area.
If the rash is painful it could be an infection of some type. ...Read more

It varies: Depends on the underlying cause of the rash. If it's viral then typically 2-4 weeks. ...Read more

See GYN: Check with your gyn to figure out what these represent. Could be hormonal, infection, contact dermatitis, seborrhea, intertrigo. Lots of possibles. ...Read more

Diet: If infection ruled out your diet should help you to avoid new fistula. Ask you doctor about MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) as supplement. ...Read more

Rash: Most likely fro the tape or dressing. Redness may be just normal healing or inception. It needs to be serially followed. The incision needs to be washed with soap and water. ...Read more

You could be: Allergic to cephalexin also, stop taking and call your doctor now will Rx you different one ...Read more

Rash: This is a complex questions, a detailed history, medications taken, examination of the rash are necessary to make a diagnosis, he needs to see his doctor. ...Read more

Who Knows..: The site rash may or may not be directly due to the surgery. There is just no way of knowing for sure. Having said that, it would be prudent to keep a watchful eye on the condition. Certain activities can increase the blood flow to the area and cause a temporary redness. To remove all doubt, give your surgeon a call. It may be as easy as using a topical cream to address the condition. ...Read more

See the doctor: I would suggest a visit to the doctor. Determining if this rash is infectious or an allergic reaction would be helpful in guiding an appropriate therapy to ease her discomfort. ...Read more

Wait: Give it time. If persists, see dermatologist. ...Read more

Cyst: You may be suffering from a form of acne. (white heads)
If you have used over the counter medication without results, you should visit a dermatologist. ...Read more

Here are some. ..: Hi! StephM, How long has been after InterStim implant? Is the rash right on the battery and warm? If the InterStim has been in for weeks / months /?, and the rash is warm and right on the battery, go to see the implanting surgeon now / ASAP to make sure of no infection. If just freshly after implanted, it may be tape-related rash. But, if in doubt, still go to see the implanting urologist soon. ...Read more

Skin rash: The skin rash could be a sign of underlying infection from the stimulator lead. See the surgeon who implanted the stimulator to evaluate the rash as soon as possible. ...Read more

Rash: Some of the surgical "soaps" that are used to disinfect the skin before surgery can be irritating to the skin. If it is a contact dermatitis then benedryl cream will help with the itch and cortisone cream will help with the rash. You should probably at least contact your surgeon to see if he/she wants to evaluate it before treatment. ...Read more

Only hours: Clindamycin is only around for a few hours. It should be completely gone by 24 to 36 hours. Reactions are commonly caused by histamine. Any antihistamine such as tagamet or Zantac (ranitidine) may provide some relief as well. You should make sure your doctor knows about your issues in case you need something stronger like steroids. ...Read more

Check it out: This is most likely an allergic reaction, possibly to the soap/prep solution used to clean your abdomen prior to surgery. An over the counter dose of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will usually do the trick within a few hours. If not, it is worth checking with your surgeon to be sure that this "rash" is not a wound infection. ...Read more

See your surgeon: There can be several reasons for a rash following knee surgery. Typically this is due to skin irritation, often from the surgical dressing. Best to have your surgeon check it and allow them to assess the severity and treatment recommendations. ...Read more

Narcotic allergy: Narcotics are non-specific histamine releasers from mast cells. Histamine release can lead to itching, rash, hives or swelling. Some persons are more sensitive to these medications than others. Some narcotics are better tolerated than others as well. True allergy to these medicines is rare but you should still identify these medications as part of your 'allergies' is asked by a medical care person. ...Read more

CALL DR!!!!!!: Reaction to med??? Quite likely some med [antibiotic? ] used a few days ago. What surgery? Which meds? Get off the internet and contact your Dr immediately. ...Read more

Rash: It depends on the cause of the rash. If it is a fungal rash, you may need nystatin written as a prescription. Otherwise, a barrier cream like zinc oxide and air are best for rashes down there. ...Read more

Have it looked: At. It could be a contact dermatitis due to the adhesive used to secure the epidural. ...Read more

Let her surgeon know: From your description, it is impossible to know for sure; however, a rash near the operative site may be a sign of infection and this needs to be evaluated and possibly treated. Do not delay in having this evaluated. ...Read more

Ck your post op meds: If you have palmer rash from post-op, and were placed on antibiotics, or other meds, you must consider if this could be a possibility or not. In either case, contact your foot doctor, or surgeon, and let her/him know about it, so they can advise you further. This is best done in person. You don't want this getting out of hand, and compromising your health. ...Read more