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Face rash remedies

Heids75
Occasional Contributor
a month ago

Face rash remedies

Hi

I am about to start a new treatment ENCORAFENIB  ( oral) and CETUXIMAB (IV) for metastatic colorectal cancer.

One of the side effects is a face rash. Would love some ideas/ products that has helped you deal with this. I do know my oncologist will give me some antibiotic but what was your daily facial regime and products you found helpful or unhelpful. 
TIA

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Miranda_ccnsw
Cancer Council Team
Cancer Council Team
a month ago

Re: Face rash remedies

Hi @Heids75 , it's great to hear from you again as you reach out to the community for support with your treatment side effects.

 

I'm hoping someone can offer you some useful tips to help you as you go through this new treatment in the coming weeks/months.

 

Wishing you all the best for the treatment.

 

Miranda

CCNSW

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Richard1
Frequent Contributor
a month ago

Re: Face rash remedies

QV gentle wash. Drink plenty of water and eat healthy. It will take time but will heal naturally. The doctors wanted me to use steroid cream, I chose not to and my may worked, all is well now. If the rash starts to dry out use sunscreen. Good luck and all the best. 👍

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Heids75
Occasional Contributor
a month ago

Re: Face rash remedies

Thanks.
Bought the QV gentle wash ready for tomorrows first treatment
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