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Hopeso
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Posted 1/14/2010 8:35 AM (GMT -8)
HI all,

I don't get any good answer from the doc, so I will ask you guys.  My hubby had the DaVinci surgery a couple years ago.  His prostate was extremely large and they had to open up one of the holes to get it out.  Now he has a thick purple colored scar at that site and it still will itch sometimes.  Any thoughts?  It is the one strait up from the pubic bone and then a scar of a cut and a hole.  The other places have scar tissue that is white and soft. 

Leslie, (and Dennis)

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Steve n Dallas
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Posted 1/14/2010 8:43 AM (GMT -8)

Moisture Cream comes to mind.

But I'd be concerned if that doc doesn't provide some type of feedback.

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Geebra
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Posted 1/14/2010 10:32 AM (GMT -8)
I forgot the name of a condition, but I had this after a minor surgery to remove skin cancer. The dermatologist did a shot of a drug into the scar and the itching and inflammation went away. You may try to see a dermatologist. BTW, it is annoying, but not dangerous.
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Herophilus
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Posted 1/14/2010 10:51 AM (GMT -8)
  Must be something about that vertical incision;   I had a total of 5 stab wounds.   The central wound was extended vertically for the actual removal of the prostate, and it is much of the same condition. Darker in color (purple is close) and it does have an itch.   I have been using some topical cream but to be completely honest I think I’m itching all over because of the extremely dry and cold air we have been having over the past 2 weeks.   Not symptomatic enough to seek any care at this time. Good Luck Hero
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James C.
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Posted 1/14/2010 11:26 AM (GMT -8)
Yep , my 5 1/2 inch vertical open incision is still purplish almost 2 1/2 years after surgery. The other 2 holes for the drain and something are a nice white/pink. I don't know that it will ever fade away. And yes, some small amount of itching if I pay attention to ti.. smilewinkgrin
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Purgatory
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Posted 1/14/2010 4:20 PM (GMT -8)
James, mine is about the same length as yours, but 15 months after surgery, you would have to look hard to find the scar.
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jwb187
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Posted 1/14/2010 5:07 PM (GMT -8)
That scar you are referring to is called a Keloid. Almost every large scar that I have on my body has done that way. I have one on my back where I had a cyst removed several years ago. It is raised, purplish in color and itches like crazy at times. Just about any type of itch creme will take care of the intermittent itching...
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Geebra
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Posted 1/14/2010 5:20 PM (GMT -8)
Yes! Keloid is the name of it. And there are shots that take care of it.
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Steve n Dallas
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Posted 1/15/2010 3:34 AM (GMT -8)
A keloid (also known as a "keloidal scar"[1]:1499) is a type of scar, which depending on its maturity, is composed of mainly either type III (early) or type I (late) collagen. It is a result of an overgrowth of granulation tissue (collagen type 3) at the site of a healed skin injury which is then slowly replaced by collagen type 1. Keloids are firm, rubbery lesions or shiny, fibrous nodules, and can vary from pink to flesh-coloured or red to dark brown in colour. A keloid scar is benign, non-contagious, and sometimes accompanied by severe itchiness,[citation needed] sharp pains,[citation needed] and changes in texture. In severe cases, it can affect movement of skin.

Keloids should not be confused with hypertrophic scars, which are raised scars that do not grow beyond the boundaries of the original wound.

Continued here-> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keloid

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In This Together Wife
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Posted 1/15/2010 4:36 AM (GMT -8)
Thanks for posting this. Bear has one of these scars on his back where a mole was removed. We never knew there was a name for it, it does occasionally itch. Do the shots work permantly for the itch or just temp?
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bluebird
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Posted 1/15/2010 6:35 AM (GMT -8)
  Hey ~ Forum Friends,   Cortisone injections (dermatologist) have worked wonders for my  two  5 inch scars that have keloids after breast reduction.   They have softened the scars, relieved the pain/itch associated with them, and the purplish color is getting back to normal skin color!!     My (surgeon) told me I could have only 2 treatments…. WRONG…..   My new family doctor sent me immediately to a dermatologist…. And I’ve had treatments whenever the itch/pain starts to get unbearable and that’s been over a 2-year period.    I can honestly say…. It is worth the few moments of “hurt” while the shots are injected for the relief that it gives.   I tried Vitamine E, pure Aloe Vera, and Mederma.... nothing helped!   Take care, Lee *mamabluebird Added this thread to cross-reference!! Operation Scars Keloids   Post Edited (bluebird) : 4/20/2010 9:21:09 PM (GMT-6)
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Posted 1/15/2010 4:04 PM (GMT -8)
Scar massage with good ole vitamin E works wonders for itching. Itching is a no-no with scars. Massage in small circles up and down the scar using a little pressure until he can handle more and more pressure. It breaks up collagen.
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Hopeso
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Posted 1/16/2010 4:15 AM (GMT -8)
Thanks all for the replies! I knew you would know. I think we will try rubbing some vit E cream on it and see if it helps.
Leslie and Dennis
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