C section hole

Hi, I am 8 weeks postpartum and I noticed one week ago a hole in scar after c section. I went to GP, they say nothing major. Has any experienced this before, any recommendations as it’s not getting any better.

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Same thing happened and gp took a swab but nothing came back so assumed no infection. Just give it time to air out every night, keep it clean with non fragranced body wash and it should heal fine. If you’re in pain then mention to the gp

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When I had a hole I was referred to the tissue nurse at my GP’s who dressed it for me every 3 days until it healed. Maybe ask for a second appointment at the GP’s if worried and ask if you can be referred.

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Same happened to me but they just told me to keep it clean and gave me antibiotics just in case. Dry very well with non sterile gauze or cotton pads and should be alright

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I had this and they said it was a hair folicule, they swabbed and nothing came back just said to keep it dry and clean xx

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Thank you all.

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I had a hole with my 3rd. I was under tissue viability team due to needing a vac dressing as mine kept producing fluid for weeks. They would clean and dress it along with district nurses. For a good 10 weeks. But had the hole for 18 weeks

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I had this for MONTHS, it was cell displacement. After trying to let it heal with dressings and keeping it dry, it wasn’t working so the doctor advised steroid cream. I got some 5% steroid cream from over the counter at pharmacy and it went within 3 days!

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I had the same too! I went on a drip and had two different types of antibiotics, eventually it cleared. I found the Frida c section strips very good to help.

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