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Reason For Having Rashes On Back After Using A Heat Pad On The Scar After Upper Lobe Of Lung Removal Surgery?

My husband 34 year old male, recently had the upper lobe of his left lung removed. He had surgery October 17, 2013. He is on Hydrocodone 5-325 and .5 Xanax but hasn't taken either since 3:00pm today. He was using a heating pad on his back tonight where the scar is. He was also drinking alcohol. When he removed his shirt to get in to bed he had red wells/rash all over his back and his face and neck are very flushed and warm. Any idea what this May be?
Sat, 4 Jan 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for rashes on back after using a heat pad on the scar after upper lobe of lung removal surgery.

After reading our query it appears that your husband developed urticaria.
Urticaria is a common condition caused by bursting of allergy producing cells known as "mast cells" due to certain aggravating factors present in the environment. As the chemical inside them is released it produces a rash which you have mentioned.

There can be multiple factors producing this condition and in your husband's case it appeared after using heating pads. So it is better to stay away from the offending factors.

The effective treatment for this is by oral anti histamine like loratadine under medical advise. It is one of the drug which is not having any side effects and can be taken for long term usage.

Do not scratch or rub the skin as it can lead to further aggravation.

Take care.
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Reason For Having Rashes On Back After Using A Heat Pad On The Scar After Upper Lobe Of Lung Removal Surgery?

Hi, I can understand your concern for rashes on back after using a heat pad on the scar after upper lobe of lung removal surgery. After reading our query it appears that your husband developed urticaria. Urticaria is a common condition caused by bursting of allergy producing cells known as mast cells due to certain aggravating factors present in the environment. As the chemical inside them is released it produces a rash which you have mentioned. There can be multiple factors producing this condition and in your husband s case it appeared after using heating pads. So it is better to stay away from the offending factors. The effective treatment for this is by oral anti histamine like loratadine under medical advise. It is one of the drug which is not having any side effects and can be taken for long term usage. Do not scratch or rub the skin as it can lead to further aggravation. Take care.