Hi all, I’m currently having immunotherapy (Avelumab) it’s been over 12 months now and I have developed a rash on my face. I thought it was eczema but my nurse thinks it might be a reaction to the Immuno. I’m on steroids now for 7 days, I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on easing the itchy dry skin.
Hi DawnR,
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I’m sorry to hear about your rash, and the discomfort it is causing.
Because your question relates to treatment side effects, I have moved your question over to our Ask a Nurse forum. One of our qualified Cancer Information Nurse Specialists will be best placed to provide you with advice on your medical query, and they will aim to reply to your question within the next 1 to 3 working days.
If you need support with anything else in the meantime, please don’t forget you can always call our Macmillan Support Line teams. They’re available from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, on freephone 0808 808 00 00, by email, or via live webchat.
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Hello Dawn R
Welcome to the Online Community here at Macmillan. I hope you find it a helpful place to access support and ask questions.
My name is Joanne and I am one of the information nurses.
I can see that you’ve joined some of our community forums including our kidney cancer forum. I hope you’re finding them useful.
I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing what is thought to be a reaction to your Avelumab
Skin issues can be very common with this type of treatment and I’m glad that you’re being monitored and treated by you team. Hopefully the steroids will help the symptoms.
If the itch persists, please do let your team know. Sometimes it is necessary to have an anti-histamine prescribed if this is an ongoing issue for you.
General skincare tips include avoiding chlorinated water and using unperfumed moisturising products on your skin. Your team may be able to prescribe appropriate products or you could consider having a chat with a Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacist for advice.
Look Good Feel Better can provide support and information for anybody dealing with side effects of cancer treatment, including advice on skincare, and managing dry skin.
Dawn R I hope this information is useful. Please do contact us again for any further advice and support.
Kind regards
Joanne H - Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
Remember you can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or by email.
