Rash

Some tips to help deal with the rash from Docetaxel (Taxotere):
- Shower in lukewarm water with a mild soap containing no perfume to reduce irritation and pat dry.
- Don’t rub your skin and avoid scratching.
- Wear loose clothes made of cotton, tight clothes can rub and irritate a rash.
- Protect your skin with clothing and sunscreen when outdoors.
- Stop using perfumes, perfumed body lotions, as well as powders, body oils, and creams that could make the rash worse.
- It is important to also protect your nails. Wearing gloves is advised especially during chores.

Over the counter treatment options that may help include:
- Hydrocortisone cream (Cortisone).
- Diphenhydramine cream (Benadryl) for itching.

Prescription options may include:
- Stronger steroid creams to alleviate itching. Some tips to help deal with the rash from Docetaxel (Taxotere):
- Shower in lukewarm water with a mild soap containing no perfume to reduce irritation and pat dry.
- Don’t rub your skin and avoid scratching.
- Wear loose clothes made of cotton, tight clothes can rub and irritate a rash.
- Protect your skin with clothing and sunscreen when outdoors.
- Stop using perfumes, perfumed body lotions, as well as powders, body oils, and creams that could make the rash worse.
- It is important to also protect your nails. Wearing gloves is advised especially during chores.

Over the counter treatment options that may help include:
- Hydrocortisone cream (Cortisone).
- Diphenhydramine cream (Benadryl) for itching.

Prescription options may include:
- Stronger steroid creams to alleviate itching.