Itchy Skin

vickivl · 10-21-2006, 08:53 AM

Hi
Im new to all this,I have had A/C X4 and have just started Herceptin Apart from the Early menopause hot flashes and crusty nose I have been getting really itchy skin Has anybody else expericenced this Thanks

bjj · 10-23-2006, 05:37 AM

Hi Vicky

I'm not on Herceptin and haven't had chemo (Just lumpectomy and rads). I am on tamoxifen though and this has caused me to have really itchy skin. I scratch myself red raw sometimes. I have found that whilst I can't get rid of the problem completely I can lessen it by moisturising my skin a lot - the drier it gets the worse the problem.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

love bjj

mts · 10-23-2006, 08:05 AM

Hello-

I had posted this same question several weeks ago and had some excellent advice and comments...
Go to the "search" button above and type in "itchy skin". My post (MTS) is about 5 down...

Good Luck!
MTS ( Maria)

MCS · 10-23-2006, 10:12 AM

that is a good idea, to search. i posted suggestions to this itchy skin. Try Sarna lotion.

and also there's a magnificent long thread about all the potential side effects. don't get scared reading it thought. we don't all get all!!!

MCS ( maria)