1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor

  3. Area around stitches swollen and itchy.

default-icon
Area around stitches swollen and itchy
I have had stitches on the inner of my bottom lip and the outer just below my lip. 2 Weeks after the stitches have been removed the area around the stitches is extremely itchy and swollen. I have been using alcohol swabs to clean the area and have been apply bactroban but this is not helping and is making it more itchy. I have used bactroban for 10 days now. Today my lips are extremely swollen but the stitches itself is fine.
69 Views v

Answers (1)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

Hello there. I can understand your concern. There is nothing we can do without examining and seeing what it exactly is. It would be better to get it checked out by a dermatologist or a general surgeon in person for further evaluation and management. He will be able to help you further. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

5 Do's to Prevent Itchy Skin in Winters

Dr.Sonam Ramrakhiani

With the falling temperatures, the skin undergoes a series of changes which are responsible for the overall appearance a ... Read more

8 Common Causes of Itchy Ears

Dr.Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

Itchy ears are a common problem that can bother you but are not usually harmful. Your ears are full of sensitive neurolo ... Read more

Try These Home Remedies to Get Rid of Dry and Itchy Scalp

Dr.Adil Hingora

An itchy scalp! Oops. Cause for concern as well as a reason for social embarrassment. Instead of anti-dandruff shampoos, ... Read more

5 Natural Home Remedies to Treat Itchy Scalp

Dr.A Mohamad Saleem

Are you finding it difficult to resist the urge to scratch your head? An itchy scalp can not only be annoying but also e ... Read more

Here's How to Manage Dry Itchy Skin

Dr.Kinjal Shah

Managing dry skin:Dry skin is also known as Xerosis. It is an uncomfortable condition characterised by itching, scaling ... Read more

Beware, You Make Be Making Your Skin Dry & Itchy!

Dr.Nipun Jain

Often, skincare advices are taken who already have perfect skin. People who have difficult skin or to say very oily or ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Internet is not a doctor

Internet is not a doctor

Consult with real doctors online

  • Private consultation
  • 5-min response
  • Free follow-ups
Consult with a doctor
Online now

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

5 Do's to Prevent Itchy Skin in Winters

Dr.Sonam Ramrakhiani

With the falling temperatures, the skin undergoes a series of changes which are responsible for the overall appearance a ... Read more

8 Common Causes of Itchy Ears

Dr.Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

Itchy ears are a common problem that can bother you but are not usually harmful. Your ears are full of sensitive neurolo ... Read more

Try These Home Remedies to Get Rid of Dry and Itchy Scalp

Dr.Adil Hingora

An itchy scalp! Oops. Cause for concern as well as a reason for social embarrassment. Instead of anti-dandruff shampoos, ... Read more

5 Natural Home Remedies to Treat Itchy Scalp

Dr.A Mohamad Saleem

Are you finding it difficult to resist the urge to scratch your head? An itchy scalp can not only be annoying but also e ... Read more

Here's How to Manage Dry Itchy Skin

Dr.Kinjal Shah

Managing dry skin:Dry skin is also known as Xerosis. It is an uncomfortable condition characterised by itching, scaling ... Read more

Beware, You Make Be Making Your Skin Dry & Itchy!

Dr.Nipun Jain

Often, skincare advices are taken who already have perfect skin. People who have difficult skin or to say very oily or ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Stitch mark on my face

 12268 Views
I am having a stitch mark on my face..and i dont earn so much that i can go through a laser..tell me what ... Read More

Swollen labia

 3654 Views
The area around my labia has become very swollen and feels hard, it can be itchy and it is very painful w ... Read More

To remove stitch mark from my forehead

 1607 Views
I have got stitch marks at my childhood and now i am 20 years old, it was around 15-16years back me had g ... Read More

Delivery stitches getting dissolved

 1403 Views
Its been 20 days i delivered baby. I had normal delivery. My outer stitches got dissolved but internal va ... Read More

Episiotomy re stitches

 934 Views
My sister has delivered boy baby on 9th October with normal delivery episiotomy, but unfortunately her st ... Read More

Itchy bumps on my inner thigh

 49 Views
I am having Round flat itchy bumps on my inner thighs. On both sides. They are very itchy and appear to b ... Read More

Chest area swollen

 57 Views
In my previous question I didn't add pictures so I deleted that and I am posting the same question again, ... Read More

Itchy and swollen penis

 129 Views
I had a protected sex and experienced itchy and extremely swollen penis after 2-4 days of it. I am experi ... Read More

Issue in delivery stitches after two yea

 105 Views
I have pain in delivery stitches after two years and have some white liquid also coming. I didn't see any ... Read More

Stitches mark on forehead

 254 Views
Hi, Can you guide me on whom to consult for stitches mark on forehead. Actually the stitches are yet not ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.