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mts · 01-06-2007, 10:02 AM

I developed minor zits...with an every now and then monster one while I was on Herceptin. I did not have the Taxol + Herceptin at the same time.

I have been off Herceptin since July and my skin is back to pre chemo days.

I do still have a lingering rash on the inside of my elbows that itches like crazy. It to is just finally going away.

I never scrubbed my face before and didn't whilst on Herceptin. I did however always use a nonclogging SPF and that semed to help with the pimples. I think the skin is so hypersensitive to the sun during any chemo, that its best to protect it.

I also used a mineral powder (Bare Escentuals- Bare Minerals) that has an SPF in it and would really camoflouge the red areas. I liked it so much then- that I still use it and my skin looks great.

Hang in there- this will pass... I know it doesn't seem like it while you are goingthrough it, but it will...

Warmly,

Maria (MTS)

01-06-2007, 10:02 AM	#2
mts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 503	I developed minor zits...with an every now and then monster one while I was on Herceptin. I did not have the Taxol + Herceptin at the same time. I have been off Herceptin since July and my skin is back to pre chemo days. I do still have a lingering rash on the inside of my elbows that itches like crazy. It to is just finally going away. I never scrubbed my face before and didn't whilst on Herceptin. I did however always use a nonclogging SPF and that semed to help with the pimples. I think the skin is so hypersensitive to the sun during any chemo, that its best to protect it. I also used a mineral powder (Bare Escentuals- Bare Minerals) that has an SPF in it and would really camoflouge the red areas. I liked it so much then- that I still use it and my skin looks great. Hang in there- this will pass... I know it doesn't seem like it while you are goingthrough it, but it will... Warmly, Maria (MTS)