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Has Anyone Experience A Bumpy Itchy Rash From Chemo?

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Alexandria, VA
August 9, 2013
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I ended up with psoriasis from either Taxotere or Perjeta. The onc wasn't sure which but removed me from both. It was severe I couldn't open my mouth and was in horrible pain. Since starting a new chemo, I do have "acne" but it is manageable. I also still break out in rashes which are associated with the psoriasis. Definitely talk to your onc about getting it taken care of, you don't want those getting infected.

August 19, 2013
A MyBCTeam Member

I experienced the same rash following each round and was prescribed a topical ointment. Once chemo was finished, I experienced no more rash.

August 13, 2013
A MyBCTeam Member

I get an itchy rash on my hands and feet during taxol. Doctor told me to take an antihistamine and sure enough it worked! Also said rash was a side effect.

August 9, 2013
A MyBCTeam Member

I have had 3 doses of taxol so far and I have developed this itchy acne-like rash with whitehead on my scalp and my back. I am not sure if they are the same as what you are describing. My doctor said it's a common side effect of taxol. She prescribed me a bottle of clindamycin, and told me to apply the anti-itch hydrocortisone on the rash. I am on a weekly cycle of taxol and the rash will subside towards the end of the week and they will emerge again about a day or so after my dose of taxol.

August 9, 2013
A MyBCTeam Member

I also had a rash on my head and arms. The itch was hard not to scratch. I was given a steroid cream and that did help

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