Dark spots on skin

Bjc57

Has anyone else developed freckle-like spots on their skin? I just noticed a lot of them in my "bikini" area where I usually shave. I sure hope they go away afterwards--I'll never wear a swimsuit again!

Becky

tanda

Dark spots on skin

Are you taking Xeloda? Xeloda can cause freckles or age spots to become more numerous and to make them bigger and also to make new ones come out.

Tanda

Cazz

Dark Spots

I have developed all over darkened skin in that area, it looks like I'm wearing a pair of boy shorts!  I also came out with many more mole-like dark flat spots on my stomach and back, so certainly no more bikinis for me (ha ha, I'm 65, that is so not going to happen).  I am a little upset about all these changes, but think that it is a small price to pay to get rid of my anal tumour.  The radiologist did tell me that the dark skin would fade over time, so hopefully your freckles will too, if not, there are always those cute, skirted, swimsuits, or just wear a pair of flimsy athletic shorts over your swimsuit -- and revel in the fact that the radiation is over, and hopefully, so is your cancer nightmare!

Carol

Bjc57

Cazz said:

Dark Spots

I have developed all over darkened skin in that area, it looks like I'm wearing a pair of boy shorts!  I also came out with many more mole-like dark flat spots on my stomach and back, so certainly no more bikinis for me (ha ha, I'm 65, that is so not going to happen).  I am a little upset about all these changes, but think that it is a small price to pay to get rid of my anal tumour.  The radiologist did tell me that the dark skin would fade over time, so hopefully your freckles will too, if not, there are always those cute, skirted, swimsuits, or just wear a pair of flimsy athletic shorts over your swimsuit -- and revel in the fact that the radiation is over, and hopefully, so is your cancer nightmare!

Carol

Cazz

Good point, Cazz, about reveling in the fact that the radiation will be over! I don't have a bikini body anyway, but usually wear a high cut leg one piece--not if these things don't go away! Maybe bleaching creme later on?

I'm not on Xeloda. I'm assuming this is from the radiation therapy.

Thanks everyone!  I'm glad I'm not in this alone!

Becky

mp327

Bjc57 said:

Cazz

Good point, Cazz, about reveling in the fact that the radiation will be over! I don't have a bikini body anyway, but usually wear a high cut leg one piece--not if these things don't go away! Maybe bleaching creme later on?

I'm not on Xeloda. I'm assuming this is from the radiation therapy.

Thanks everyone!  I'm glad I'm not in this alone!

Becky

Darkened skin

The insides of my thighs were quite dark after I finished treatment and my burns healed.  However, I'm happy to say my skin lightened up in those areas, except for two spots, one on each leg, that is about an inch or so in diameter.  I never asked my rad onc, but I thought perhaps these spots were where they nuked my lymph nodes (I had no cancer in my lymph nodes, but as we all know, they nuke everything at the beginning of treatment).  It's just a little darker than the surrounding area and looks more like a light birthmark than anything else.  I have continued to wear swimsuits since treatment and I am not really bothered by the discoloration.

CMac05

Those spots fade over time

Just like what tanda said, Xeloda can cause changes to the skin. It's one of its known side effects. The good news is that you can get rid of dark spots if they don't fade over time. I remember my grandmother trying creams to remove the spots on her skin, but what worked best for her were natural remedies such as the good old baking soda.