rash from lymphedema

buffy55
buffy55 Member Posts: 8
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I am being treated with massage and compresion bandaging but my arm is so very itchy. We have tried all kinds of lotion, pwd,etc but still have terrible itching so that I have to removed the bandage 10 hrs after it is put on. Does anyone have any ideas---we live in Fl and it is very hot and I try to always be in air conditioning Thanks

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  • suematt
    suematt Member Posts: 14
    #2
    I live in Texas so I know what you mean about the heat. Wish I had some wonderful suggestions for you, but frankly I have never made it any longer than you. My massage therapist has always told me that when it bothers me, take it off and I have taken her at her word.

    How long have you been undergoing treatment? I'm still pretty new to all this. Sue
  • chunter
    chunter Member Posts: 1
    #3
    I am a lymphedema therapist. Have you ever tried Vitamin E cream. I have found it works well with some of my patients with rash or itchiness. But be sure you dont have cellulitis

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