itchy after tx

poopergirl14052

does anyone else get very itchy after carb/taxol tx. I am scratchin mysel on les back and torso. I put on some cocoa butter lotion and it helps for a while. I don't remember having this last year withmy first round ...val

zinaida

I know onc.doc. recommend
I know onc.doc. recommend put often lotion on skin and rinse mouth with BIOTENE (WALGREENS,WALMART) mouthwash. With any chemo skin become more dry and itchy (beside allergy reaction) and in mouth, for same reason, can develope sores. Better to prevent than to have problem later. Talk about it with your doc.(((HUGS))), Zina

Mwee

the itchies
I would mention it to you doc/chemo nurse in case those itches are allergic based, but winter does a real number on my skin. I have so many different brands of body lotion and I try to slather myself up!
(((HUGS)))) Maria

jloe

Mwee said:

the itchies
I would mention it to you doc/chemo nurse in case those itches are allergic based, but winter does a real number on my skin. I have so many different brands of body lotion and I try to slather myself up!
(((HUGS)))) Maria

Maria has good advise
It's always good to check with the docs/nurse, Benedryl makes a really good over the counter cream and I've had to use it.

srwruns

typically my head gets itchy
typically my head gets itchy and tends to look like a slight dermatitis.