Chemo itch and spots

Hi can anyone give me any advice

im 7 cycles into chemotherapy and now have a very itchy scalp, with what looks to be an outbreak of spots over it aswell

its driving me crazy trying not to scratch it as it's then becoming sore and is already very tender 

i did have my head shaved but that would be about 3 weeks ago, a friend who has had breast cancer suggested coconut oil, I've tried this but it's just not working 

I'm not due back at chemotherapy until Wednesday but am wondering wether to phone them tomorrow for advice xx

  • Hi AMil, 

    I'm not sure if you contacted anyone for advice about this since you made this post but if you haven't then I hope the tips we have on our website will help. Just click here to find out more.

    You're welcome to give our cancer nurses a call about this as well if you like. They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    I hope the itching starts to improve soon and all goes well with your chemo tomorrow.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator