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KWKW727
3 years agoMember
Red hot scar - 1.5 years post surgery
Anyone got experience of an old scar (1 year, 3 months) suddenly becoming inflamed ? It’s just one surprise after another honestly 😡
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- @KWKW727 my infection looked similar and was also put on antibiotics. They probably see this type of infection more often that we would think. I had to go on double strength antibiotics, but I can't recall the name of the drug I was prescribed at the time.Sign in to react to this post
- KWKW727MemberI did - one year ago. i am waiting in a call back from the hospital. I am on antibiotics for a skin infectjon ;same drugs as given for mastitis)Sign in to react to this post
- TonyaMMemberHi @KWKW727, did you have radiation? That can do weird things to you.Perhaps you could see your surgeon on an urgent basis. I know mine would squeeze me in.Looks like an infection of some sortSign in to react to this post
- Cath62MemberHi @KWKW727, keep an eye on it. I had my scar become inflamed 18 months post surgery. Turned out to be a stiches that were not dissolved and they then irritated the skin. Needed a little surgery to fix it. Hopefully that online diagnosis is correct. Might pay to see your own doctor if it doesn't clear up. Best wishesSign in to react to this post
- KWKW727MemberNo nothing different. I saw an online doctor last night as the redness was spreading by the minute and I was really in pain and distressed. I have been put on Staphylex for skin infection.Sign in to react to this post
- iserbrownMember@KWKW727
Have you used cream on your breast recently? I was 3 months along and the whole breast area turned red. I ended up in Hospital and the redness marked up and it increased each day. Put on IV antibiotics. After a few weeks it was determined it was topical only. Allergic to Sorbolene
Best wishesSign in to react to this post - I haven't had that happen so long after surgery, however I had inflammation about 6 weeks after and I required antibiotics. I suggest getting a doctor to check it out for you as it doesn't look normal to me. Let us know how you go. Take care.Sign in to react to this post