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Cream for itching for stich removal
My mother's knee surgery was done 15 days back. The Sutures (staples) are removed. As per doctor no dressing is needed, and stiches are fine now.Now the stiches sometimes gets itchy. Please let me know any spec1fic cream that can be used safely for the same.
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Use coconut oil and bacitracin ointment
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Do clean the healed wound site daily, maintain hygiene. Use moisturiser, if it is dry.
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Protein diet and regular cleaning the wound site
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If she is diabetic, do consult endocrinologist for diabetic control.
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Dr. Gopika V G
General Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Thrissur
Just need to keep the wound site clean and apply any moisturizer/ coconut oil. Itching can happen when over scars especially when the scars are dry.
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Dr. Tanmay Jain
General Surgeon
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Ointment neosporin
Also you can use coconut oil
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