Pustules - help

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First cycle chemo tchp, now pustules found terribly all over my face and scalp and other places! Anyone having the same problem? Apparently this happens to 50% of those undergoing treatment. How can I help it along...the breakouts are so baaaad, I feel hideous and its getting me down. Thank you

C x

Irishgirl16 over 3 years ago

Hey Claud272 so sorry to hear this. Can your nursing team recommend anything?

GreyCats over 3 years ago

When I had skin issues "thanks" to chemo I was referred to a dermatologist who did wonders for me. Is that an option for you?

Claud272 over 3 years ago in reply to Irishgirl16

The weekend onco nurse is not very experienced, my feeling anyway, just said to ring back. They have an on call mobile phone that gets passed around the team. I will have to bear with and ring my regular lady Monday....its coming up in clusters that got me real worried. Redness gone down wee bit now after applying aloe.

Thanks for checking in.

Claud272 over 3 years ago in reply to GreyCats

Oooh that's an idea. As I am using private medical, there isn't much link in with the NHS which is a shame. A few times I ask for help from gp but have been turned away on several occasions. They only issue me sick notes. Sigh. That's a thought that I can suggest if needs be so thank you so much for the tip.

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