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DiscussionDoes anyone on Cetuximab have a severe facial reaction?
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Aug 16, 2023 | Replies (3)Comment receiving replies
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@kathenn56, cetuximab is known to cause a facial rash or acne-looking skin for some patients. This article offers some helpful tips.
- Nail and Skin Changes https://www.oncolink.org/cancer-treatment/oncolink-rx/cetuximab-erbitux-r#:~:text=Cetuximab%20has%20some%20unique%20nail,and%20dry%2C%20and%20feel%20sore.
I hope acitretin helps. This study speaks of the potential benefits of cream with Vitamin K.
- Management of Skin Toxicity Associated with Cetuximab Treatment in Combination with Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3228080/
Might be worth discussing with the dermatologist.