Chemo and skin rash

Hi Mundesley2

I had skin rashes at times during my chemo. I also had paclitaxel and carboplatin.

I do tend to get eczema on and off so I was able to continue to use the cream I normally use. I did report the rashes to my oncologist and she said that they can happen. Mine were quite itchy at the time. 

Things that helped... lose clothing, lots of moisturising- I used my eczema emolient cream and also tamanu balm from Tropic skin care. Non biological washing powder. Unscented bath/shower products. After shower I would only use a towel to gently pat myself dry gently. 

I was also told that I could take an anti histamine if needed. 

Sometimes people can have allergic reactions so you are doing the right thing in contacting your chemo phone line and I would advise you to call them back if anything worsens.

Jane

Thank you for replying. Noted. I’ve been told anti histamine and centraben cream. I will take on board your advice. Feels uncomfortable today. The heat yesterday may not have helped things. 

The heat would likely have affected it- maybe try a soak in a luke warm bath and then just lie on a towel and the try the cetraben cream. I would sometimes use my emolient as a soap substitute. 

Hi Mundesley

Yes I too had a very severe itchy red rash all over my body. I also had a very red face the first night after. On both occasions I was told to take antihistamines and prescribed emollient cream. Incidentally I had every side effect going with the same chemo. My oncologist reduced the dose the second time by 25pc and it helped a bit. 
Good luck 

vivi

Hi thank you that’s interesting. I’ve taken antihistamines but rash is so severe it’s not going down. Oncologist has now prescribed a short course of steroids. Hope that sorts it out. I’ve an appointment next week so I will see what she suggests going forward.