Panimumutab Face Rash Management

Hello all, i'm now 38 chemo treatments down and the usual winter face rash is kickng of big time. i'm on Folfiri/Panimumutab. i just wondered if any other men out there had experience of how best to manage the rash. i leave my beard growing for a few mm's, but then the hair becomes brittle and painful to the touch. I just wondered if anyone has clean shaved/electric shaved and if this helps with the rash. I'm not really bothered how i look, i just don't want the cracking/bleeding/painful face.

I've had avenno cream, cortisone, butyrate etc, but nothing really seems to make a difference.

cheers

sean

  • Well done for getting through your 38th chemo Sean although I'm sorry about the skin problems you're having at the moment. 

    I hope you'll hear back from some of our male members that have had similar issues soon but I just wanted to give you our cancer nurses telephone number in case you wanted to have a chat with them. They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. Do be sure to let your team about this as well

    I really hope you're able to find something that soothes your skin soon Sean.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator