mamasbabygirl Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Is there sometihng my mom can use to help? She had her first Alimta chemo treatment on Wednesday and she has a rash on her hands face that she says feels sensitive, kind of painful, not itchy. Can anyine suggest what they are doing to help? Thanks for always faithfully answering, my friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 I had/have a rash on my face and hands (among other places) from my Tarceva. It doesn't itch, it is painfull and sensitive and feels raw. It also burns. I know that after awhile (like dealing with it all day and night comes) it starts to drive me crazy! I have just been putting lotion on and on and on. Also taking warm showers seems to help me....then more lotion. Although putting the lotion on is painful it seems to help if you keep the areas moist. When I'm at home I keep the greasy cortisone cream on my face when it's really bad. The cortisone takes alot to get off and seems to "seal" it. The rash had gotten so bad on my hands that they were peeling and I mean my entire hand, it's disgusting. They are starting to peel again, it's like the rash is coming off. Really strange. Tell her to hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Lori, Sorry, I missed this earlier , but I have answered your pm. I don't know if I have given you an answer that will help or not. My husband put nothing on his rash and the treatment for it is steroids, which the onc would have to prescribe. Mike, says his rash isn't painful, itchy or uncomfortable. Topical remedies evidently aren't the answer in this case, but it would be best to ask your mom's doctor. I wrote you more in my pm... Hugs to you and mom. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted January 24, 2005 Author Share Posted January 24, 2005 Thanks Beth and Sue. Have an awesome day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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