12 weeks have a rash.

I stopped by the rehab where I was for 12 days following surgery. I was talking about "the rash" I'd had around the 3rd month and both therapist looked at one another and nodded....they called it the "healing itch/rash". They confirmed it is common. If you're really worried that it could be some sort of "infection", check it out. Probably not, however, especially if there is no soreness or heat. Try some corisone(over the counter cream with aloe) , Vitamin e and coconut are my real go-to ointments. They've helped me and my scars are all the better for these. :-)

 

Hi John.

It's actually quite reassuring to find that so many people have had this rash. Mine started exactly like yours 3 months after left TKR. 

Saw doctor who prescribed hydrocortisone for 7 days. That helped a lot but it never really cleared it. I then saw surgeon as I was worried it could be rejection. He said no but he never knew what it was either. 

A month later I saw a different GP. She was brilliant and gave me hydrocortisone again but for 10 days. She then asked how did I get on with chillies!

I was baffled. But she gave me some cream called capsaicin which is made from chillies. I have been using it for 2 months now and the rash has gone. 

It's really good stuff. Hope this helps.

Sue

You are welcome John. Just another point- I stopped wearing trousers made from nylon material. I think maybe the nylon was an irritant. Hope you get on ok. Sue

Hi folks

just to let you know i have been using the new cream for a few days and it seems to be working. It is fluroxycortide if anybody gets same kind of rash. Not gone completely but this stuff seems to be working a treat. Thanks for your help.

I think this is "healing itch". Glad you're feeling better. I've gotten that around the same time and I used coconut oil, vit. e with a little hydorcortisone for the itch. Whatever works.