
Managing Rash while on Chemotherapy
Overview
This guide helps chemotherapy patients manage skin rashes, a common treatment side effect. It provides simple self-care strategies including keeping skin well-moisturized, using mild unscented soaps, wearing sun protection when outdoors, taking lukewarm baths, and avoiding scratching. The material emphasizes seeking immediate medical attention for serious symptoms like widespread rash covering half the body, painful blisters, involvement of eyes/mouth/genitalia, fever, or signs of allergic reactions like breathing difficulties or facial swelling.
This article was updated in 2026.

