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scalp itch from Zelboraf

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    • November 23, 2013 at 8:01 pm
    paul Lyons
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      Hello. This question is addressed to those who developed rashes and scalp itches from taking Zelboraf. After a week I developed a rash that covers much of my body, but my scalp in particular is causing crazy itching. My doctor put me on 40mg Prednisone. Are there are topical solutions that have worked for people, or suggestions about ways of relieving scalp itch — so far I'm just scratching my head about it.

      A good weekend to all,

      Paul

       

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        • November 24, 2013 at 1:53 am
        awillett1991
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          Paul,

          My scalp itched like crazy and I had a grade 4 rash, I too was on prednisone.  I just put up with the scalp stuff. Everything got better over time but I did lose almost all my hair on my head and body hair too. 

          Amy 

            • November 24, 2013 at 7:18 am
            paul Lyons
            Participant

              Thanks, Amy. That's helpful. Did you stay on prednisone will continuing Zelboraf?

              Paul

              • November 24, 2013 at 7:58 pm
              awillett1991
              Participant

                I got a big blast of IV steroids in the hospital to get rid of the worst of the rash.  I was on prednisone the entire time I took it, but a small dose, 5 mg I think. Also I had to reduce my dose to 3 pills twice a day and after I did Ipi I had to go to 2 wks on/1 wk off. You can check my profile. I'm on dabrafenib now, so much easier.

                • November 26, 2013 at 11:56 pm
                paul Lyons
                Participant

                  Thanks again, Amy. I'm due to start Yervoy after Zelboraf, so am following in your path.

                  Hope things are going well for you on dabrafenib.

                  • November 26, 2013 at 11:56 pm
                  paul Lyons
                  Participant

                    Thanks again, Amy. I'm due to start Yervoy after Zelboraf, so am following in your path.

                    Hope things are going well for you on dabrafenib.

                    • November 26, 2013 at 11:56 pm
                    paul Lyons
                    Participant

                      Thanks again, Amy. I'm due to start Yervoy after Zelboraf, so am following in your path.

                      Hope things are going well for you on dabrafenib.

                      • November 24, 2013 at 7:58 pm
                      awillett1991
                      Participant

                        I got a big blast of IV steroids in the hospital to get rid of the worst of the rash.  I was on prednisone the entire time I took it, but a small dose, 5 mg I think. Also I had to reduce my dose to 3 pills twice a day and after I did Ipi I had to go to 2 wks on/1 wk off. You can check my profile. I'm on dabrafenib now, so much easier.

                        • November 24, 2013 at 7:58 pm
                        awillett1991
                        Participant

                          I got a big blast of IV steroids in the hospital to get rid of the worst of the rash.  I was on prednisone the entire time I took it, but a small dose, 5 mg I think. Also I had to reduce my dose to 3 pills twice a day and after I did Ipi I had to go to 2 wks on/1 wk off. You can check my profile. I'm on dabrafenib now, so much easier.

                          • November 24, 2013 at 7:18 am
                          paul Lyons
                          Participant

                            Thanks, Amy. That's helpful. Did you stay on prednisone will continuing Zelboraf?

                            Paul

                            • November 24, 2013 at 7:18 am
                            paul Lyons
                            Participant

                              Thanks, Amy. That's helpful. Did you stay on prednisone will continuing Zelboraf?

                              Paul

                            • November 24, 2013 at 1:53 am
                            awillett1991
                            Participant

                              Paul,

                              My scalp itched like crazy and I had a grade 4 rash, I too was on prednisone.  I just put up with the scalp stuff. Everything got better over time but I did lose almost all my hair on my head and body hair too. 

                              Amy 

                              • November 24, 2013 at 1:53 am
                              awillett1991
                              Participant

                                Paul,

                                My scalp itched like crazy and I had a grade 4 rash, I too was on prednisone.  I just put up with the scalp stuff. Everything got better over time but I did lose almost all my hair on my head and body hair too. 

                                Amy 

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