Ribavirin skin rash

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Avatar f tn I'm in the Telaprevir trial in week 13, so I finished the Telaprevir (or placebo) this past Wednesday. A day or two before that my scalp started itching. Yesterday it spread to the point that I had the itchies on almost half my body. Then I noticed tiny bumps where it itched worst. I took Benadryl, which didn't make it totally go away but brought it under control. It's better today but not gone. Just took another Benadryl.
Avatar m tn I am on week two of treatment, interferon/ribavirin. Right away I got some sort of skin thing between two of my fingers. It started as blisters, but when those opened it just spread out till now it is an itchy red spot about the size of a half-dollar. Does this sound like Riba-Rash? Or did I just by coincidence get some poisin ivy? Because that's just what it looks like. I called the Pegasys nurse and they sounded a little alarmed and said see your doctor.
Avatar m tn with a Dermatologist and have the Dermatologist determine what type of rash you have. A Dermatologist would better be able to determine what your rash is from and how to best treat it. I would also suggest getting an appt. with an experienced and competent hepatologist who is affiliated with a large medical center. You need a doctor who is familiar with all Hepatitis C Genotypes. Genotype 6 is not that common in the US so you want someone who is competent to treat it.
Avatar n tn ve had my ribavirin reduced to 200 mg a day and will do my 18th peg shot on Friday. The ribavirin was reduced due to my rash. Unfortunately the rash is everywhere again. I have atarax, doxepin and clobitisol. These give minimal relief. Now my hair is just falling out like crazy. To be honest i think i could deal with all of this except the hair thing. Haven't checked with my doctor yet I thought I would check with the forum first but can I continue the peg without the RIBA?
Avatar f tn Skin Problems Pegylated interferon plus ribavirin are associated with skin problems like itching, dry skin and eczema. However, Hepatitis C protease inhibitors (especially telaprevir) increase the frequency of these side effects: An estimated 55 percent of those on telaprevir (with interferon and ribavirin) develop a rash. An estimated 33 percent of those just taking pegylated interferon and ribavirin develop a rash. http://www.hepatitis-central.
7510956 tn?1411671417 t usu wear sunscreen. And I developed a blotchy, weird reddish rash. My skin is really rough on my face and my neck. It seems to be clearing up - down to about 50% of what it was. But I can't put creams on cuz it holds in the heat and can inflame it more. Anyone else have this rash?? I have a vaca planned to Belize 2 days after my last pill - at 12 weeks. And I am a little nervous.
Avatar m tn I had to stop therapy 5 weeks before my 6 month mark due to red bumpy itchy rashes that had large lumps under the skin in some spots and a large leathery rash under both arms. It has been a week after stopping therapy and I am still getting this rash with the severe itching. Does anyone know if this is normal to still get the rash after stopping therapy? I can still feel the medication in my system that comes in waves or rushes also, it is draining the life out of me it feels like.
Avatar f tn Did you discuss the rash with your treatment doc/nurse? My husband's skin was so broke out, raw and bleeding, the 2nd month of treatment his hep doc took one look and prescribed him Atarax, and it's been working great. Topically, hydrocortisone helped as well. Hopefully it's not too serious and can be resolved.
Avatar m tn Now 2 months post treatment I still find that I am still weak but I know it takes time. My skin has not returned to 100% either. After my rash went away and I shed layers of skin off I was left with what looked like bruises in some areas. These bruises look like they are fading but still worry me. The hep c also caused my kidneys to act up and I am battling nephrotic syndrome as a result. 1 dragon down 1 more to go.
Avatar f tn All was great until today now he has a skin rash in his groin area and on down his legs. Any one else have these problems as it is Saturday night and the soonest I can speak to his doctor is Monday.
7002065 tn?1443073614 When on interferon/ribavirin in 2003 and peginterferon/ribavirin in 2012, I had the same dry skin with little spots. It continued for months after treatment ended, but was less frequent and less severe after awhile and then went away completely. It's back now though. I'm currently on treatment without interferon but with MK-3982B plus ribavirin, and my only side effect so far is dry, itchy skin and a rash. Overall I feel much better than when I was on the previous treatments.
Avatar m tn I thought I would be rash free but found there was another rash hiding underneath. I was taken off the ribavirin for a week to get some control over it and then put back on a reduced dose of 200mg. Which is such a low dose I'm not sure it's going to be effective. I'm now at week 21 and my rash has morphed into cracked skin, thinning hair and dry scalp. I'm actually thinking of throwing in the towel and taking my chances. Sorry to vent like this but I'm conflicted.
1658980 tn?1330711550 Although mostly healed I still have a few sores from the rash and the skin discoloration leftover from the rash is severe. I am hoping with time it will all fade away. I ended treatment 6 months. At least the itching is now gone. I feel your pain and certainly hope the dermatologist can help alleviate symptoms. I did continue with treatment despite the skin issue as I had no intention of lowering my chances for taming the dragon. I will have my 6 month PCR back next week.
Avatar f tn I was doing okay until around Xmas where I developed a bad skin rash and got put on steroids for a week which cleared it up quite a bit and have been taking 2 kinds of antihistamines to keep the rash at bay. The rash is still on my upper arms a little and I feel dried out and itchy all over my skin Now I've noticed that my nose was peeling and getting pimples. My eyelids are peeling and swollen looking and I feel worse now that I have for the whole treatment so far.
250701 tn?1320974765 Serious skin reactions including vesiculobullous eruptions, reactions in the spectrum of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (erythema multiforme major) with varying degrees of skin and mucosal involvement and exfoliative dermatitis (erythroderma) have been reported in patients receiving peginterferon alfa-2a with and without Ribavirin. Patients developing signs or symptoms of severe skin reactions must discontinue therapy [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)].
446474 tn?1446347682 In these circumstances, telaprevir should be stopped immediately. Initially, peginterferon and ribavirin can be continued; however, if the rash does not improve, all treatment should be stopped. Dermatology consultation is appropriate in this setting. Reported in less than 1% of telaprevir recipients, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) are medical emergencies.
1477811 tn?1321386453 As an integral part of the prescribed treatment for Hepatitis C, some individuals develop a rash from ribavirin – and this side effect can be exacerbated by exposure to intense sunlight or other UV light, such as tanning beds. In addition, consumers are urged to be aware of the greater potential for a photosensitive reaction when combining ribavirin with one of the above listed drugs known for increasing sensitivity to the sun.
2059648 tn?1439766665 As an integral part of the prescribed treatment for Hepatitis C, some individuals develop a rash from ribavirin – and this side effect can be exacerbated by exposure to intense sunlight or other UV light, such as tanning beds. In addition, consumers are urged to be aware of the greater potential for a photosensitive reaction when combining ribavirin with one of the above listed drugs known for increasing sensitivity to the sun.
Avatar m tn I did not have skin rash either. What I had was that my skin would not heal during the treatment. I mean all the minor cuts, nicks and scratches would not progress beyond forming a scab. The vast collection of them that accumulated during the 3 months of treatment began to heal only at about week 2 EOT. And I don't know if this was due to ribavirin alone. I never took it before as I never took Sovaldi either. And yeah I too had a riba-rage episode.
Avatar m tn m anxious for this to clear up, as I want to color my hair (but my hair is coming back in).
446474 tn?1446347682 angioedema, urticaria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]; drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome, exfoliative rash, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic skin eruption, toxicoderma Section 17.
1887205 tn?1320923471 Hi there. It may depend on which rash you have. I had the RIBA (Ribavirin) rash vs the Incivek rash. The rash was crazy itchy for a couple of days. I finally got it to calm down with Gold Bond Medicated Lotion. This isn't the 'best' picture, so click on 'all photos' to zoom out if it makes it easier to view. http://www.medhelp.org/user_photos/show/236075 I have been itchy on and off, throughout, but no new rash.