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Acne rash on mekinist

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    • June 3, 2018 at 3:12 am
    VinceMart
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      Hi all, 

      Been on Mekinist for a few weeks with no problems, added in Keytruda last week and now my face, head and back is covered in an acne rash.  Dr. Said hydrocortisone cream but it's been 4 days and not looking any better.  Anyone else have a side effect like this and if so what did you use.  Thanks

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        • June 4, 2018 at 2:50 am
        Prd10
        Participant

          Hi Vince,

          I had the rash and paused treatment for a few days to let it clear and then resumed again.  It took a few times to stop and start and I haven't had it since.  My Dr recommended Eucerin cream and it helped a little but a 48 hour break usually stopped it enough to be able to restart.  Hope it clears soon!

          • June 11, 2018 at 3:25 am
          Holliesig
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            My dad had this rash while on the meds… He thought aquaphor helped the most. 

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