Hi folks, I'm new here so this is my first post.  I had a mole removed on my back on Monday morning. The pain isnt too bad but oh my goodness the itch is intolerable!

I have to lie on the wound to try and get some relief from the pressure on it, and I'm being very bold scratching it with a hanger - as I can't reach the area with my hand.

Is this normal?

Any advice to reduce the itch would be much appreciated. I have a premipore dressing on but I'm almost sure it's the wound itself rather than an allergy to dressing.