www.cancer.gov 45 Major skin changes can be caused by: Î Radiation recall. Some chemotherapy causes skin in the area where you had radiation therapy to turn red. The color can range from very light to bright red. Your skin may blister, peel, or be very painful. Î Chemotherapy leaking from your IV. Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you have burning or pain when you get IV chemotherapy. Î Allergic reactions to chemotherapy. Some skin changes mean that you are allergic to the chemotherapy. Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you wheeze or have trouble breathing along with: • sudden and severe itching • rashes • hives Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you have burning or pain when you get IV chemotherapy.. Ways to manage skin and nail changes If you have a rash or your skin is itchy, dry, red, or peeling: Î Sprinkle yourself with cornstarch. Î Take quick showers or sponge baths instead of long, hot baths. Î Pat, rather than rub, yourself dry after bathing. Î Wash with a mild, moisturizing soap. Î Put on cream or lotion while your skin is still damp after washing. Tell your doctor or nurse if this does not help. Î Do not use perfume, cologne, or aftershave lotion that has alcohol. Î Take a colloidal oatmeal bath when your whole body itches. Colloidal oatmeal is a special powder you add to bath water.
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