Information on cancer survivors network about doxorubicin (doxil) rash side effect.
Doxil side effects from Janssen
PLD Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) skin toxicity issues. Rashes typically start about two weeks after infusion.
Doxil patient suggestions for remedies include:
Check with doctor before trying any of these.
Hydrate 2 days before infusion and after infusion.
Don't wear a bra. Wear loose clothing,.
Use steroids at half the regular dose.
Solarcaine - a mixture of lidocaine and aloe
Lotromin cream.
Prescription Nystop.
Bag balm works on hands and feet. Wear cotton gloves.
Eucerine - Try Eczema relief, Calming, or Repair and see which one works best. - This is not a sunscreen so cover up when outside.
Cortosone itch cream.
Bathe in instant ocean - found at pet store.
zinc oxide cream also works.
benadryl cream -
Oral Benadryl - low dose. - Make sure no counter indication with other meds.
Calmoseptine has a combination of calomine and zinc with some moisturizers - can dry out skin. A bit messy.
Other information:
Prescription for Biofine worked along with Eucerine lotion.
Doxil side effects from Janssen
PLD Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) skin toxicity issues. Rashes typically start about two weeks after infusion.
Doxil patient suggestions for remedies include:
Check with doctor before trying any of these.
Hydrate 2 days before infusion and after infusion.
Don't wear a bra. Wear loose clothing,.
Use steroids at half the regular dose.
Solarcaine - a mixture of lidocaine and aloe
Lotromin cream.
Prescription Nystop.
Bag balm works on hands and feet. Wear cotton gloves.
Eucerine - Try Eczema relief, Calming, or Repair and see which one works best. - This is not a sunscreen so cover up when outside.
Cortosone itch cream.
Bathe in instant ocean - found at pet store.
zinc oxide cream also works.
benadryl cream -
Oral Benadryl - low dose. - Make sure no counter indication with other meds.
Calmoseptine has a combination of calomine and zinc with some moisturizers - can dry out skin. A bit messy.
Other information:
Prescription for Biofine worked along with Eucerine lotion.
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