Why is the incision itchy and red after thyroid cancer surgery?

Thyroid cancer patients may have itchy and red incisions due to wound healing, local infection, allergic reaction, scar hyperplasia, etc. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital for treatment in time and receive targeted treatment after completing relevant examinations.

1. Wound healing: During the recovery process of the incision of thyroid cancer surgery, new granulation tissue and fibrous connective tissue may proliferate, which may cause the incision of thyroid cancer patients to become itchy and red. This is a normal phenomenon and does not require special treatment. Just keep the incision clean and dry.

2. Local infection: If the postoperative care for thyroid cancer is not done properly, such as frequently touching the incision with your hands, it is easy for bacteria to invade and cause local infection, which can manifest as itching and redness at the incision. At this time, you need to follow the doctor's advice to use drugs such as amoxicillin capsules for anti-inflammatory treatment, and be careful to avoid touching the incision with your hands;

3. Allergic reaction: If the thyroid cancer patient is allergic to the sutures or dressings used, it may cause skin allergic reactions, leading to symptoms such as itching and redness at the incision site. At this time, it is necessary to take loratadine tablets and other drugs for anti-allergic treatment as prescribed by the doctor, and to replace the sutures and dressings with other materials;

4. Scar hyperplasia: If scar hyperplasia occurs at the incision site after thyroid cancer surgery, the above symptoms may occur. At this time, you can follow the doctor's advice to use drugs such as polysulfonated mucopolysaccharide cream for treatment. If necessary, you can also use laser surgery to remove the scar.

In daily life, you need to pay attention to eating a light diet and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, such as peppers, garlic, etc. At the same time, you must also pay attention to rest and avoid overwork.