I had kemo and after that was on tomoxifin for about a month ..when I became itchy and full of sores on my legs and arms that left me with scars particulary on my legs ..I have sinced stoped them.. I have a freind whome has cancer and she has a tumor in her head and seems to have a lot of disturbances of effects...could this be also from the tomoxifin... She stated she has never been bothered by the kemo..and wondering if tomoxifin could be the cause of her present state of side effects?
HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor Although uncommon tamoxifen can cause skin rash and blisters. You have to stop the medication, and usually it subsides in a week or 2. If the problem is severe you need to visit a dermatologist. If the skin creation is mild you can usually restart tamoxifen without any side effect.However, if the problem is severe, you can discuss with your doctor regarding shifting from tamoxifen to Armitage inhibitors like Metronome. Regards