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Skin peeling after stitches removed
by woofs_wags, Dec 27, 2007 07:59PM
I was bitten by a dog 20 days ago that did require stitches and lots of antibiotics. I already had a tetanus shot prior to this happening. Now that the stitches are out and the wound is healing, half of the palm of my hand is starting to peel but you can tell that the entire palm will peel. The skin that is peeling is jaudice yellow in color (no pain) but the skin underneath is healthy. I am not tugging at this skin, I'm letting it come off as it wishes. The skin is thicker than the skin that peels from a blister or a sunburn peel. Is this normal for a dog bite wound to peel as it's healing? I've never had stitches, so I'm not sure what to expect in the whole process of healing.
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There are several causes of the symptoms that you are having including blisters, eczema, psoriasis, sun burns, etc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blister
Most blisters heal naturally and do not require medical attention. As new skin grows beneath the blister, the fluid contained within it will be slowly reabsorbed by the body and the skin on top will dry and peel off.
Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .
Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.
For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).
Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema
It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.
Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.
Regards.