I have recently been diagnosed with BCC and I am using Aldara cream. It is on my breast and it’s feeling slightly itchy which I’m aware is normal however is there a cream I can use during the day to help relieve the itching feeling thank you
I have recently been diagnosed with BCC and I am using Aldara cream. It is on my breast and it’s feeling slightly itchy which I’m aware is normal however is there a cream I can use during the day to help relieve the itching feeling thank you
Hello and thanks for posting,
You could take a daily oral antihistamine tablet (non drowsy type) as this would help. I don't think it is advised to use any other cream on the BCC itself apart from Aldara. If you can, do ring the hospital pharmacist department, if this was dispensed within a hospital, as they have more knowledge about specialist prescriptions such as Aldara. You may be able to apply over the counter cream that helps with itching near but not on, the actual treatment area, but this could be tricky depending on if it was near a skin fold for example. The pharmacist can advise you. Most creams are absorbed into the skin within an hour or so. Your prescribing doctor, (if it was your GP that prescribed it) may also have a view on this.
I hope this helps,
Best wishes,
Vanda
Thank you very much for your help information I will try that and also speak to the pharmacist appreciate your assistance
Thank you
Carla
Thank you very much for your help information I will try that and also speak to the pharmacist appreciate your assistance
Thank you
Carla