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pimples on head
I was wondering if anyone had suggestions to relieve or treat blind pimples that have started appearing on my head. They come up very quickly, are about the size of a 5 or 10 cent piece, inflamed red, no white head and extremely painful. I have had to take painkillers to try and reduce the throbbing and have also placed heat bags on them (which does help a little). I read that chemo can cause acne so I am presuming that is what these huge welts are. I am 3/4 through my chemo and these have only appeared in the last week. Any suggestions will be gratefully received.
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- jennyss
thanks, I rang my oncologist and am waiting for his reply. Hoping it will be a simple fix. PamellaDo we mean oral antibiotics? Do you have to stay on them a while? I'd really prefer protect my gut and treat it topically.
What was the outcome Pamella ?
- Dear @Pamella, OOOhh - I didn't get that one! Hope you get that sorted soon.
from jennyss in Western NSW - JennyD78 thanks for the tip. I was thinking I might do that. Pamella
- Have a talk to your oncologist or GP about them. I got absolutely dreadful acne on my face during paclitaxel and ended up on antibiotics for it. Took ages to clear up :(
