Cancer chemo skin itching

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My mother in law undergoing chemotherapy sessions for the 2nd time, her skin burns and itches badly...is there any home remedy or medication for this ?

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Dr. D.Shiva Prasad

Radiation Oncologist 7 yrs exp Hyderabad

Kindly provide your diagnosis and chemotherapy details first..

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Dr. Niti Raizada Oncologist 27 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Niti Raizada

Oncologist 27 yrs exp Bangalore

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Depends on the drugs that are being given to her and whether it is related to the drugs/anticancer agent?? If the skin lesions are related to cancer treatment , then your oncologist will prescribe the necessary medication for it.

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Physically show your mother in law to the treating doctor.