Suggest treatment for rashes with swollen knee after meniscus repair
Patient: I had meniscus repair left knee 3 weeks ago. developed a rash from the knee down only on surgical left knee. Rash was light red now it is dark red and won t seem to go away. Knee still swollen and having difficulty walking on that leg. I have a very noticeable limp. I have taken benedryl and used Hydrocortisone cream then changed to Nystatin cream not sure what else to do. My ortho said it probably is due to the stitches or ace bandage that i had, however the stitches and ace bandage was removed about 8 days ago. Doctor: Hello,Welcome to the magical world of health care, I went through your query, and i feel these are either iodine sensitivity as is seen with the local application of providone iodine in some patient. it will settle do not worry. your treatment is right.I hope my advice would have been useful, in decision making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back.I hope a 5 star rating if you feel guided in your treatment,Thanks