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How Can Itching Around Sutures On The Scalp Be Treated?
Hi, I have sutures on my scalp (BCC removed 4 days ago). I have been using hydrogen peroxide to help clean the wound (about 3-4 inches long) and now that the wound is healing, it is itching like crazy. Can I apply a gauze bandage (and hold in place with wrapped gauze around my head to hold it in place) saturated with hyd. peroxide without causing damage to sutures or skin? The coolness gives me some relief. Thanks!
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
* As per my clinical experience, the hydrogene peroxide is a local cleansing agent to kill the microbes and will not work for itching to its best.
* I recommend to use soothing agent aloe vera gel for itching purpose.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
* As per my clinical experience, the hydrogene peroxide is a local cleansing agent to kill the microbes and will not work for itching to its best.
* I recommend to use soothing agent aloe vera gel for itching purpose.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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