scalp irritation

mberg

I have a question for everyone. I have had 2 rounds of taxotere/carboplatin plus herceptin. Now I have weird pimple like things on my scalp that are really itchy! Has anyone else had this? Suggestions? I am going to the dr tomorrow and will ask there for sure! Thanks!

nsmithn

Bumps
I had that, i just brush head with soft rubber brush, as my hair returns it itches less

rjjj

mberg
I had the same ..taxatere?carboplatin and Herceptin, I never had anything happen to my scalp because of this, could it be that you shaved your head and something (a razor/shaver)irritated it? I know you must keep your shavers clean and sterile. But I do say ask the Doc. I know an allergic reaction will itch, Do you itch any where else besides your scalp?

hugs, jackie

susie09

I don't know. Hopefully the
I don't know. Hopefully the doctor can take care of you today. Good luck!

♠♣ Susie ♠♣

tgf

susie09 said:

I don't know. Hopefully the
I don't know. Hopefully the doctor can take care of you today. Good luck!

♠♣ Susie ♠♣

me too
I had taxol/herceptin and after I started losing my hair and had a friend shave it ... I noticed those little red bumps too. Some of it might have been from the shaving ... but it didn't go away so my oncologist sent me to a dermatologist. She gave me a prescription for a spray foam stuff that I rubbed on my head twice a day ... and it really helped with the itching.

Check with a dermatologist ...

hugs.
teena

mberg

thanks for the suggestions!
thanks for the suggestions! i will talk to my onco today and see what he recommends, then call a dermatologist!