What to do if your cesarean section scar is itchy

Caesarean section has become a very common method of delivery. Some women use it because they need it for physical reasons, while others use it because they are afraid of the pain of natural delivery. For the wound caused by caesarean section, there will generally be an itchy feeling during the nursing period. Mothers should never scratch it with their hands.

1. Do not remove the scab on the incision too early after surgery. Removing the scab too early and forcefully will take away the epidermal cells that are still in the repair stage, or even tear off the dermal tissue, and stimulate itching of the wound.

2. Apply some topical medications such as Fuqingshuang, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, etc. to relieve itching.

3. Avoid sunlight to prevent ultraviolet stimulation and pigmentation.

4. Improve your diet and eat more fruits, eggs, lean meat, pork skin and other foods rich in vitamins C, E and essential amino acids. These foods can promote blood circulation and improve epidermal metabolism.

Avoid eating spicy foods such as chili peppers, onions and garlic.

5. Keep the scar clean and hygienic, wipe off sweat in time, do not scratch it with your hands, rub the scar with clothes or use water to relieve itching, so as not to aggravate local irritation, promote inflammatory reaction of connective tissue, and cause further itching.