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Liztay82
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12 years ago

Pimples

I have had the worst break out of pimples since my first chemo on the 15 April I feel like a teenager again did anyone else get pimples during chemo

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  • Yes I certainly did after the first cycle of FEC! For Christmas Day I had a face full of lovely pussey pimples. Lol It's from the Dexamethasone I was told. I used Phisohex face wash, tea tree oil and betadine ointment to clear them up. As my dex dose was lowered for my other rounds of chemo I didn't get them agai but kept washing my whole body with Phisohex as the skin is a great place to get infections. I hope they clear up for you soon! Mandy xxxx
  • I had the same experience of lots of pimples on my chin area. It only happened on cycle 1 for me so far. It will clear up!

    Lucy

  • Hi Liztay, Yes I got pimples and very rashy skin. I think it's all part of your immune system being low. It will clear but possibly not until the end of chemo. Best of luck with your treatment. Cheryle :)