Severe Itching rear scalp after taking Zelbroaf for 4 weeks.
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Severe Itching rear scalp after taking Zelbroaf for 4 weeks.

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    • May 13, 2013 at 9:33 pm
    derwin1937
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    I havebeen on Zelboraf for 4 weeks.   My doctor started me on 3 & 3.  Reduced to 2 & 2.  Now  2 & 3 but through all my scalp, especially upper neck has itched very much.  Any suggestins?

    I havebeen on Zelboraf for 4 weeks.   My doctor started me on 3 & 3.  Reduced to 2 & 2.  Now  2 & 3 but through all my scalp, especially upper neck has itched very much.  Any suggestins?

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      • May 13, 2013 at 10:56 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      See that you are having issues with itch driving you crazy.I also had issues with itch but to legs and chest.This I think is a common side affect  associated with"Z".For me the itch lasted about 3 months then just lessened and dissappeared over time."Z" has away to throw  side affects your way too remind you that  you are taking this drug.Thats OK with me as long as it keeps kicking mels butt.Hang in there.Beat the Beast.  Al

      • May 13, 2013 at 10:56 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      See that you are having issues with itch driving you crazy.I also had issues with itch but to legs and chest.This I think is a common side affect  associated with"Z".For me the itch lasted about 3 months then just lessened and dissappeared over time."Z" has away to throw  side affects your way too remind you that  you are taking this drug.Thats OK with me as long as it keeps kicking mels butt.Hang in there.Beat the Beast.  Al

      • May 13, 2013 at 10:56 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      See that you are having issues with itch driving you crazy.I also had issues with itch but to legs and chest.This I think is a common side affect  associated with"Z".For me the itch lasted about 3 months then just lessened and dissappeared over time."Z" has away to throw  side affects your way too remind you that  you are taking this drug.Thats OK with me as long as it keeps kicking mels butt.Hang in there.Beat the Beast.  Al

      • May 14, 2013 at 12:08 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Try leaving extra conditioner on it and shampooing less. You might lose your hair, so be prepared. I did.
      • May 14, 2013 at 12:08 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Try leaving extra conditioner on it and shampooing less. You might lose your hair, so be prepared. I did.
      • May 14, 2013 at 12:08 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Try leaving extra conditioner on it and shampooing less. You might lose your hair, so be prepared. I did.
      • May 15, 2013 at 12:29 am
      Erinmay22
      Participant
      I had awful rash and itching from ipi (I also did zelboraf). My derm prescribed a foam for the scalp to help. You could ask about that? I can look up the name if you are interested….

      Erin

      • May 15, 2013 at 12:29 am
      Erinmay22
      Participant
      I had awful rash and itching from ipi (I also did zelboraf). My derm prescribed a foam for the scalp to help. You could ask about that? I can look up the name if you are interested….

      Erin

      • May 15, 2013 at 12:29 am
      Erinmay22
      Participant
      I had awful rash and itching from ipi (I also did zelboraf). My derm prescribed a foam for the scalp to help. You could ask about that? I can look up the name if you are interested….

      Erin

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