Anyone get a skin rash following chemo?

[Mitch11]

I've noticed a red rash on my hands and arms,which is itchy. It seemed to start yesterday after having a shower?? Any advice?

[Hidden]

Sounds like eczema. It could be an early warning of an allergic reaction, so it would be sensible to contact your chemo dept. as reactions can take on a momentum of their own. I hope it's easily rectified, and that you're feeling on top of the world very soon!

Isadora.

[Mitch11 in reply to Hidden]

Hi there, thanks for the reply. I contacted the team and it's a reaction to the chemo so I am taking some piriton to help!

Thanks again

[Hidden]

Hi, depends which chemo you are receiving, Sandra developed a terrible rash all over her torso when receiving Gemcitibine. She was advised to take piriton which seemed to the trick. Xx

[Mitch11 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, I got some piriton as it is a reaction to the chemo drugs.. Mitchxx

[Dyana in reply to Mitch11]

Hopefully that will calm it down , best wishes , dy x

[Wiganw]

I had a severe rash following my first gem and carbo combination. I also had preventative antibiotics. It was decided it was an allergic reaction but were not sure if it was to gem or antibiotics. I was given premeds before each chemo and not given same antibiotics again. Definitely contact chemo dept as it could be a reaction and they will be able to give you something to help itching

Sharon x