Riba Rash Causes

[BoceprevirGal]

I had read (you may have noticed I have been doing tons of internet research, since I found out I had fibrosis, last October) that people in treatment can develope a riba-rash (also Teleprivir has this sx, but I am on Boceprivir), and that cutting ourselves shaving, may trigger it. Aslo, that once a riba-rash starts, it is difficult to cure. So far, so good, I am only having dry, irritated skin, and using natural products, to moisturize, befor bed, etc. But summer is coming, which means shorts and skirt weather, so I'd like to shave now. Has anyone (men with faces, or women with legs, etc) had a problem with shaving, since starting tx?

[BoceprevirGal]

Yeah, I have had that kind of razor rash, from shaving my legs before, I have rly sensitive skin.

[1oftheclub222]

I personally have no issue with shaving and rashes, but I do have a rash (little red bumps), on my back, chest, and starting a little on my face, but not too bad there.  

I am on dual therapy, not sure if it is the Riba or the Peg, I think both state they can cause a rash.  My doc gave me a stronger strength of hydrocortizone, stronger then over the counter cause that wasn't working, neither was just lotion.  I also take benadryl at night.  I have had the rash for about 8 weeks (just finished 10 weeks today). Not sure if it will go away, i'm guessing since I had it for 2 months, probably not, ha... I know this isn't as bad as the Inc rash, some of those poor people truely have a rough time.  Mine is just constantly annoying, it always itches but most of the time I can resist scratching.

[rivll]

I think had she said, " In my research I came upon individuals who posted ideas and solutions for the problems... Or "I have heard from other folks that tried this..." no one would have mentioned the importance of citing her sources. I think she presented it in a more social way rather than as medical evidence. It is good and important to correct that. No disrespect intended to those trying to help by sharing their opinions/experience.

[pooh55811]

"I had read ..... that people in treatment can develope a riba-rash .....and that cutting ourselves shaving, may trigger it. Aslo, that once a riba-rash starts, it is difficult to cure. ..... Has anyone (men with faces, or women with legs, etc) had a problem with shaving, since starting tx? "
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To answer your last question, I have shaved my axillae once since being on treatment and had zero problems with the shaving causing a rash.

To address your other point:  "that people in treatment can develope a riba-rash .....and that cutting ourselves shaving, may trigger it. Aslo, that once a riba-rash starts, it is difficult to cure"

It is true that people in treatment can develop a rash attributed to the drugs. It is true that the rash can be persistent. But I would disagree that cutting ourselves shaving can "trigger" the rash. In my opinion, cutting ourselves is not going to "trigger" a drug rash. Drug rashes are "triggered" (caused) by a reaction/sensitivity to the drugs which are already in our system. Some of us are sensitive to the drugs and develop a rash. As long as we are on the offending drug, we may have problems with the rash."

Mayo Clinic:
Causes of Allergic Reaction:
"A drug allergy occurs when your immune system mistakenly identifies a drug as if it were a harmful substance instead of a helpful remedy. Your immune system then reacts to the medication. Chemicals released by this reaction cause the signs and symptoms associated with an allergic reaction."
Nonallergic adverse reactions:
"In many cases, what appears to be a drug allergy is actually a reaction that doesn't involve the immune system. Although they may seem like an allergy, drug reactions may be a drug side effect or signs of a drug sensitivity — not an allergic reaction. "

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-allergy/DS01148/DSECTION=causes

Certain factors such as heat, scratching, rubbing, or chemical irritation, may aggravate (but not cause) an existing drug sensitivity/rash to worsen.  

[Dee1956]

Sorry, should have said I did not have a rash,  just severe itching,good luck to you

[James10500]

I shaved my while on tx and I had Riba rash all over my back.  Were those clinical studies you read?