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Skin issues with Ribavirin
I've read about super itchy rashes from the Riba, and very dry skin. For some reason, my oil glands on my chest, face and head seem to be stuck in over-drive. I'm only into my 4th week though. I have these red things on my chest that looked like pimples at first but then the top just came off exposing the raw underneath which stings like fire when water hits it in the shower. Is this the beginning of the rash I've been reading about? God! I hope not... couldn't imagine having this in a large area.
Anybody have any experience with this?
Anybody have any experience with this?
They aren't anything like you describe... thank goodness.
I've started putting antibiotic ointment on them just to be on the safe side, and will call the dermatologist as mentioned above.
I AM glad to know it isn't the rash I have heard about though.
And life goes on..........
I've started putting antibiotic ointment on them just to be on the safe side, and will call the dermatologist as mentioned above.
I AM glad to know it isn't the rash I have heard about though.
And life goes on..........
PCT usually presents on the hands, arms and face and the blisters are not tiny nor does the head scrape off. The blisters grow in size and eventually pop leaving a large open sore much like a second degree burn. Look at Tippyclubbs pics, that is exactly what my hand looked like with PCT too.
If it were PCT Diane, I think you know because of the large blister looking areas.
Also the skin on the hands would tear very easily, even with the slightest bump.
A dermo can check for PCT and if it is (which I don't think so) you can't do phlebotomy sessions while txing as it causes large drops in hgb.
Trin
If it were PCT Diane, I think you know because of the large blister looking areas.
Also the skin on the hands would tear very easily, even with the slightest bump.
A dermo can check for PCT and if it is (which I don't think so) you can't do phlebotomy sessions while txing as it causes large drops in hgb.
Trin
even with my reading glasses on. "
Ah I wish I didn't know what you meant about that ;).........check with the derm. I just posted a thread of something that is helping me right now but since we don't know exactly what is going on with your rash - I'd hate to make it worse by accident. And I'll tell you I was in MISERY because I put it off so long - when I finally got that tube of medication in my hand and put it on the relief was so instaneous I almost cried at my stupidity for not going to the doctor sooner.
Ah I wish I didn't know what you meant about that ;).........check with the derm. I just posted a thread of something that is helping me right now but since we don't know exactly what is going on with your rash - I'd hate to make it worse by accident. And I'll tell you I was in MISERY because I put it off so long - when I finally got that tube of medication in my hand and put it on the relief was so instaneous I almost cried at my stupidity for not going to the doctor sooner.
No, I haven't had an iron study done, and now that you mention it, when the skin came off it felt like busted blisters. Problem is... it is so close that I can't see them well... even with my reading glasses on. So if it is blisters... what does that mean?
Nygirl7, I think I'll take your advice too and check with the dermatologist. No, I'm not on the PIs.
Diane
Nygirl7, I think I'll take your advice too and check with the dermatologist. No, I'm not on the PIs.
Diane
The rash is usually very itchy and more patchy than all over your body from my experience.
It might be worth heading to a dermatologist. We always try to blame everything on hep treatment but it's not always the case. And this doesn't really sound like ribarash to me (or I forget are you on a PI too?)
It might be worth heading to a dermatologist. We always try to blame everything on hep treatment but it's not always the case. And this doesn't really sound like ribarash to me (or I forget are you on a PI too?)
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http://www.porphyriafoundation.com/about-porphyria/types-of-porphyria/PCT
“PCT, Hepatitis C Virus and HIV
Because PCT is frequently associated with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection, it is worth noting the issues involved in treating a patient with both PCT and HCV infection.
Infection with HCV is much more common than PCT, and most people with HCV do not have PCT. However, at least in some locations, as many as 80 percent of individuals with PCT are infected with HCV. Therefore, HCV needs to be added to the list of factors that can activate PCT alongside alcohol, iron and estrogens. Other hepatitis viruses are seldom implicated in PCT, and it is not known how HCV activates PCT.
There are several different viruses that cause hepatitis. A blood test for HCV infection has not been available for very long. HCV is most readily transmitted from one person to another by blood products. Although most people who are infected with HCV have a history of exposure to blood or needles contaminated with blood, in some cases it is not known how the infection was acquired. HCV (unlike the Hepatitis B Virus and HIV) is seldom transmitted by sexual contact. It is also not readily transmitted by casual contact with other people. Therefore, people infected with HCV are not hazardous unless they somehow expose others to their blood.
It is recommended that patients with PCT be tested for HCV infection. This is done by a blood test that detects antibodies to the virus. If HCV infection is found, it may not change the treatment of PCT (by phlebotomy or low-dose chloroquine). Treatment for PCT is highly successful even in patients with HCV. Therefore, it is reasonable to treat the PCT first and then look into treatment for HCV later.
There are reasons not to treat the HCV infection before treating the PCT. HCV treatment with alpha-interferon and ribavirin is available but is often not effective. Also, liver damage progresses slowly if at all in many people with HCV. However, once the PCT is in remission it is important to assess the amount of liver damage the virus has already caused and to have follow-up visits to a doctor to monitor the liver. In some cases it may be important to treat HCV infection to try and prevent progressive liver damage.”
--Bill