The skin around the glue started blistering, turning shades of red, and hot and hard to the touch.\n\nI went to the ER last night because I was scared maybe they were infected, but the Dr. said he believes it\u0027s just an allergic reaction to the surgical adhesive. A doctor can help determine both the cause of the rash and how to treat it. caused by the adhesive agent used with steri-strips.This is not unusual in post-operative "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/94256-apparent-allergic-reaction-to-surgical-glue/" .cycle-3 img {-webkit-animation-duration: 9s; animation-duration: 9s; -webkit-animation-name: fade3; animation-name: fade3; } I am a 42 years old female. I cover the wounds with a sterile bandage after applying the mupirocin. But thenthings got crazy! Soak the affected area in cool water for 20 minutes. According to the National Eczema Association, there are two types: irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Conditions of Use linked below. Irritated stretched skin will change colour and go white, infected stretched skin stays red. .visely-pagination button { width: 1px; height:1px; outline:none; margin: 7px 7px; border: none; padding: 5px 5px; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 100%; background: #e3e3e3; min-width: 0px;} A surgeon may advise a person who is reacting to medication to stop taking it or switch to a different medication. All the best. ], "address": { For instance, a person with an adhesive reaction may have a rash where the healthcare team placed surgical tape. It can be to the skin glue or the suture that was used for closure. "type": "SearchAction", Shes advocating for a pre-operative test to determine if people are allergic to the glue. After surgery, it is possible that a person will develop additional symptoms alongside a rash, particularly if it is itchy or uncomfortable. Allergy to Surgical Implants - PubMed 3. It is also very important to let other people know about your history of skin reactions to adhesive bandages, sticking plasters or medical tapes. "@context": "http://www.schema.org", knwitham, August 26, 2009 in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A. Started Sunday at 08:16 PM, By Even when weve recorded an allergy to adhesive bandages in the school medical records, weve still had a few oversights. .cycle-3 img:nth-of-type(1) { -webkit-animation-delay: -3s; animation-delay: -3s; } It was hot. 1998-2023 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Exact same thing.. so.. 2 weeks huh? It is possible that a person who undergoes surgery will develop a rash in response to either the surgical procedure or the medications that they receive during or following the procedure. "name": "Erin18", It acts like an allergic reaction. "name": "knwitham", Exact same thing.. so.. 2 weeks huh? "@type": "ListItem", Instead of applying adhesives directly to their skin, those with allergies can use a skin barrier . "text": "Me! My reactions are usually just red and itchy. While we do connect people with vetted, board-certified doctors, we dont provide medical consultations, diagnosis, or advice.