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What kind of creams are best for prevention of Tarceva rash on chest legs & back?

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5 Jan 2011 by Gumshoejoe
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tarceva, non-small cell lung cancer, skin rash
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suzanne66

24 Feb 2011

Rashes occur in about 75% of patients taking Tarceva. The rash can be controlled with mild steroids or antibiotics and, in most cases, will improve with treatment.

There is nothing to take for prevention.

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