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2nd dose of chemo thursday.i have red bumps on my scalp hair falling out and hair cut short.the bumps itch & painful.what can i put on scalp?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

You need to contact : Your oncologist should be informed about what you have noted and you should go and show it to the person who gave you chemotherapy. I doubt if this is anything serious but communication with your own oncologist is more important than asking for help from others.

Dr Encarnacion agreed

Answered 5/13/2018

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A member asked:

2nd dose of chemo thursday.i have red bumps on my scalp hair falling out and hair cut short.the bumps itch & painful.what can i put on scalp?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Dr Encarnacion agreed

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