What to do with the dark area under the skin after thyroid cancer surgery

The appearance of a dark area under the skin at the incision of thyroid cancer surgery is a common phenomenon after surgery. It may be caused by factors such as bleeding, infection, sebaceous cysts, and fat liquefaction. It is recommended to identify the cause in a timely manner and take appropriate treatment measures based on the cause.

1. Bleeding: During the suturing process of the thyroid cancer surgical incision, electric knives or lasers are used to separate local tissues. If the separation process is too rough, it may cause local blood vessel damage, causing subcutaneous bleeding. Blood congestion will cause subcutaneous dark areas, which can be stopped by pressure bandaging, electrocoagulation and other methods;

2. Infection: If the incision is not properly cared for after thyroid cancer surgery and infection occurs, it can lead to inflammatory reactions in local tissues. Increased inflammatory exudates will cause dark areas to appear locally, and may also be accompanied by symptoms such as fever and pain. You can use antibiotics such as injection of ceftriaxone sodium and injection of penicillin sodium for treatment under the guidance of a doctor;

3. Sebaceous cyst: If the sebaceous glands secrete vigorously after thyroid cancer surgery, the opening of the sebaceous glands may be blocked, causing sebum to accumulate under the skin to form cysts, which will result in dark areas. This can be treated by surgical removal of the cysts.

4. Fat liquefaction: After thyroid cancer surgery, the fat tissue around the wound will undergo necrosis, which can lead to fat liquefaction. The increase in local exudate will form a subcutaneous dark area. If the liquefied fat is not drained out in time, the liquefied fat will accumulate at the wound, resulting in a cystic mass. Under the guidance of a doctor, you can use amoxicillin capsules and other drugs for anti-infection treatment.

In addition to the above reasons, similar situations may also occur if a tumor recurs at the incision of thyroid cancer surgery. It is recommended to regularly review the thyroid ultrasound after thyroid cancer surgery to understand the changes in the condition and seek early treatment when recurrence occurs.