Itching and Red Bumps during Radiation

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  • JanBlue
    JanBlue Member Posts: 1
    edited September 2017

    I was told by my radiation oncologist to put Polysporin ointment on my red spots after radiation. Now, I have vesicle filled red, extremely itchy rash that has spread over my entire breast. Saw the radiation doctor yesterday, and she said I am allergic to Polysporin, and gave me Benadryl pills each 25 mg to be taken 1- 2 tabs every 4-6 hours. The vesicles are leaking and some are scaly... Anyone experience Polysporin contact dermatitis?

    stage 1, left breast ca. bilateral lumpectomy, radiation 16 treatments, still to start endocrine therapy, PR+/ER-/HER2-

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  • Nyr4evr
    Nyr4evr Member Posts: 37
    edited May 2018

    I had that dermatits really bad. Nurse told me to get Cortesone cream. She then told me to apply corn starch on a brush on top of the cream. Helped greatly. No more itching. Mine is now healed and doesn't itch try it. Good luck

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  • Patdel1250
    Patdel1250 Member Posts: 1
    edited June 2019

    I am in awe of all these responses. No complaints. I had 17 treatments. I have redness, itch and bumps. I look horrible. My boob looks deformed after surgery. I am just angry about all of this, and maybe it’s not necessary. I don’t understand any of these long word creams role are using I hate my jelly she suggested , it ruins clothes. Some people say use cornstarch and some people say their dr. Said, no. I hate This way of life !!

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited June 2019

    Giving you many hugs, Patdel1250. Here are some suggestions form our site: Managing skin side effects from radiation therapy

    Can you get a second opinion on this?

    Sending you our thoughts!

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