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Can Herceptin Injection Aggravate Sun Burn On The Leg?

Hello I unfortunately got sun burnt on my legs it was painful but I got over it although over a week later it is still red and sometimes looks purple I have just finished cancer treatment and herceptin injections could this be a reaction to that. Many thanks
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
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hello ,usually the drug reactions involves whole body , more involving the palms and soles and face
it might be allergic contact dermatitis
u can apply topical steroids and wait for 3 days
if it persist go for doctor
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Can Herceptin Injection Aggravate Sun Burn On The Leg?

hello ,usually the drug reactions involves whole body , more involving the palms and soles and face it might be allergic contact dermatitis u can apply topical steroids and wait for 3 days if it persist go for doctor