[SuzyBlueParticipant]

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 probably get these prescribed by your GP rather than wait to see the Dermatologist.

A word of warning to you and others though. The rash came back on my husbands face and we can only put it down to being in the sun so if we see the sun again wear plenty of sun cream and a hat!

Happyheartsfan, hope this has helped – we know how hard it can be for you and your wife but it WILL get better.

[SuzyBlueParticipant]

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 antihistamine tablets, Protopic Cream for face and neck. Elocan Cream for body/limbs.

Hope this information will help
Suzy

[SuzyBlueParticipant]

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

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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. Consultant again on 8th Jan so am hoping bloods continue to improve.
Thanks for help
Suzy

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