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Hi everyone

Does anyone know of a chemotherapy that has side effects in the form of rashes and possible sores on the skin area? Obviously this is the prevelant side effect of this certain chemo. I would appreciate an answer if anyone knows or may have had a similar chemo and side effect. I know its not carboplatin or cisplatin, or Flouricil. 

Thanks so much

Denise1156

Yes.  I was put on Erbitux which the main side effects were acne like rash on the face, chest and back.

I had to miss the 3rd week of chemo as it just covered my entire face, it was a severe red rash, with pimple like sores all over, some looked pussed up and blead.  They were painful also.  The Oncologist gave me cortisone cream I used daily.  I had 7 weeks of this therapy.  Hope this helps you if that is what you were looking for.

God Bless & Good Luck

Patricia

it sounds like erbitux.  the rash can be very intense and takes quite a few weeks to go away after treatment is done.  the doctors actually told my BF that the rash is a good thing...means you are responding well to the treatment.  they suggested that he use head and shoulder dandruff shampoo as a body wash when the rash was bad.  it did seem to help.  he also skipped a week of treatment because the rash was so bad.