What Causes Blisters On Chest While Undergoing Chemotherapy?

Posted on Sat, 17 Oct 2015

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Question : I started chemo last Mon. for pancreatic cancer. I have a blister on my chest and some redness. Can chemo cause shingles?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chemo can cause shingles

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Patients on chemotherapy stand a very high chance of shingles and it often seen in them. I suggest you to take a picture of it and attach it so that I can see and tell if it is shingles or not.

Shingles are usually multiple painful blisters and spread to a particular dermatome. Treatment is with anti viral agents like acyclovir for a period of 7 days. For the pain i prescribe tramadol and pregabalin.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

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