Author Topic: Something no one mentions-scalp itching post op.  (Read 45045 times)

JLR

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Re: Something no one mentions-scalp itching post op.
« Reply #15 on: July 28, 2017, 06:23:18 pm »
Oh yes my head often itches like crazy. Have gone thru a ton of different shampoos. I too think it's the nerves causing the itch. The incision often aches and itches. Another miserable part of this post op journey. Stay well all. Joan

Jet747

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Re: Something no one mentions-scalp itching post op.
« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2017, 01:17:40 pm »
JLR et al,

I'm not sure if it it will help itchy scalp, but I had cortezone injected into my scar and haven't had nearly the itching sensation that I previously had.

The cortezone shots had 2 effects, reduced scar swelling and took away that feeling of needing to itch all the time.

I had this done by a general dermatologist, I think I paid around $100 which was well worth it!

BR,
Jet
RS Surgery May 2015

GK Radiation October 2015

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Skillern

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Re: Something no one mentions-scalp itching post op.
« Reply #17 on: August 07, 2017, 12:14:30 am »
JLR et al,

I'm not sure if it it will help itchy scalp, but I had cortezone injected into my scar and haven't had nearly the itching sensation that I previously had.

I get the itching too. I use a cream called Cicalfate and that helps.
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