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What Causes Acne Along Surgery Incisions?
Hi I had surgery on my shoulder to repair a torn labrum and I m in the healing process this is my second week I m noticing that I have acne only my shoulder where the surgery was done and my neck only where the surgery is done could this be possible infection from the medicine any suggestions on what to do? I ve tried using antibacterial soap safeguard to try to clear it up
Thu, 16 Jan 2020
Hello,
Since you are getting acne at the incision sites, maintain hygiene & wear cotton clothes. You are suggested to visit ER, get the incision clinically examined. It could be due to infection. You need to get it cleaned & dressed. Avoid touching the area affected with your fingers, this may spread the infection further. Do not scratch. You can apply ointment Bacitracin or Neospirin in the area affected.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Since you are getting acne at the incision sites, maintain hygiene & wear cotton clothes. You are suggested to visit ER, get the incision clinically examined. It could be due to infection. You need to get it cleaned & dressed. Avoid touching the area affected with your fingers, this may spread the infection further. Do not scratch. You can apply ointment Bacitracin or Neospirin in the area affected.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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