What to do if scar itches after thyroid cancer surgery

The itchy scar after thyroid cancer surgery needs to be treated accordingly according to the specific cause. It is recommended that patients seek help from professional doctors in a timely manner and take appropriate measures after clarifying the specific cause.

1. Wound infection: If the scar is not kept clean after thyroid cancer surgery, it may cause local infection, which may lead to itching of the scar, and may also be accompanied by local redness, swelling, pain and other symptoms. Patients need to keep the scar clean and avoid scratching with their hands. They can apply erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream and other anti-infective drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor;

2. Allergy: If the patient has an allergic constitution, or is allergic to the iodine disinfectant used during surgery, it may cause an allergic reaction, resulting in itchy scars, and may also be accompanied by skin erythema, papules and other symptoms. The patient needs to stay away from allergens in time and take anti-allergic drugs such as loratadine tablets and levocetirizine hydrochloride tablets for treatment under the guidance of a doctor;

3. Scar hyperplasia: After thyroid cancer surgery, scar hyperplasia may occur during the wound healing process, and the hyperplasia process is usually accompanied by scar itching symptoms. Generally, it can be treated by using isotope patches, or it can be removed by physical methods such as laser and freezing;.

4. Skin healing: After thyroid cancer surgery, during the wound healing process, the proliferation of new granulation tissue and the growth of the skin stratum corneum may stimulate the scar and cause itching. This situation generally does not require special treatment and can be relieved after the wound heals.