update on hives herceptin

[donna77]

I had my 3rd herceptin treatment on Friday. The hives I had on my lower back really flared after the benadryl wore off. The PA at hem/onc made an excellent suggestion-she said to see a dermatologist. I went this am and my dermatologist said that I had an over active immune system, a form of eczema that is common in people with allergies and asthma-I have both. He prescribed a steroid gel and said they should be gone by Thursday. Of course I never had this before herceptin treatment!
I have noticed an increase in all my allergy symptoms since I started herceptin. Maybe it makes an overactive immune system even more over active!
The good news is that they do not stop herceptin for rashes!