SuzyBlue replied to the topic Itchy Rash Post SCT in the forum Side-effects 12 years ago
Dear happyheartsfan
Sorry to hear you are suffering with the same itchy rash. My husbands rash has improved greatly which I think has been due to 2 prescritions. First is Atarax antihistamine tablets, which he takes at night and second is a cream called Elocon. Within a week of using the Elocan cream the rash had calmed right down. You can…[Read more]
SuzyBlue replied to the topic Itchy Rash Post SCT in the forum Side-effects 12 years, 3 months ago
Hi Ali
Sorry to hear your Mum has same sort of rash.
My husbands rash has not completly gone but has improved a little.
Dermatology Consultant suspects his rash is an allergic reaction to some of the drugs he was given pre and post transplant, even though haematology didn't think so at the time! He has been prescribed the following: Atarax…[Read more]
SuzyBlue replied to the topic Itchy Rash Post SCT in the forum Side-effects 12 years, 4 months ago
Hi Michele
Thanks for replying
The registar thought it may have been 'Aciclovar' which he started taking 2 weeks before discharge but he had last dose of this 4 weeks ago so is unlikely to be reaction.
Thanks anyway
Suzy
SuzyBlue replied to the topic Itchy Rash Post SCT in the forum Side-effects 12 years, 4 months ago
Hi Phil,Jan & Sam
Thanks for replying. Lets hope my hubby has same response as you & wakes up one day,(tomorrow would be nice!!), with no itch.
He had call from Dermatology this aternoon & has appointment for 18th Jan so fingers crossed they can sort it.
Apart from the rash his transplant went really well & bloods are showing good results.…[Read more]
SuzyBlue started the topic Itchy Rash Post SCT. in the forum Side-effects 12 years, 4 months ago
Can anyone help?
My husband had his first stem cell transplant on 8th November 2012. All went well until 2 days before discharge on 24 November, when he developed a rash. The rash started with spots on his chin and neck which the registrar wasn't overly concerned about and prescribed an antihistamine. The rash became incredibly itchy and spread…[Read more]