I had epigastric hernia surgery with an incision made above my navel. Upon removing the staples, my incision appeared closed but about an hour later, I was bleed profusely due to half of it still being open. My general surgeon treated the area with betadine solution and steri-strips. He changed the strips yesterday and used the same method. Ever since, my skin has been burning and itching. Can I be allergic to something? And do I have to keep the strips covered at all times?