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Ellie F · 01-02-2013, 09:42 AM

Hi Janis
Rashes are very common with taxotere. It took some time for the hydrocortisone and anti histamine cream to work. I had a fire engine red rash on both cheeks and one upper arm! I also realised that exposure to sunlight made it dramatically worse (I know it's January). Be careful NOT to use anything on your skin that contains perfumes or lanolin as this will make matters worse.
If its any consolation it does eventually settle and no permanent damage is done.
Hugs
Ellie

01-02-2013, 09:42 AM	#2
Ellie F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,526	Re: Taxotere hand and face rash - Need advice, please Hi Janis Rashes are very common with taxotere. It took some time for the hydrocortisone and anti histamine cream to work. I had a fire engine red rash on both cheeks and one upper arm! I also realised that exposure to sunlight made it dramatically worse (I know it's January). Be careful NOT to use anything on your skin that contains perfumes or lanolin as this will make matters worse. If its any consolation it does eventually settle and no permanent damage is done. Hugs Ellie