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Anyone who has been on pomalyst for a while (I have been on it over 2 years) break out in a spontaneous rash? This is what the doctor at the clinic diagnosed it as Maculopapular rash on upper chest does have some small vesicles that appear to have a very small amount of clear fluid. I do believe that most likely her rash is drug-induced due to her immunomodulatory medications due to its appearance. He prescribed a steroid and a steroid cream and told me to contact my oncologist. Spoke to a… read more

January 16
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Whoa, just one pill!! 😳 Scary for sure

January 19
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I was on pomalyst for 2 years. I remember my main concern was fatigue, shortness of breath and weakness. I used CeraVe skin cream and Dove soap for dry skin to bathe. Both helped my skin.

Now, on TALVEY and I had to switch to AVEENO for dry skin to bathe. It works!
Still using CeraVe cream.

January 16 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I've been on Pomalyst for 8 years. I haven't had a rash, but I sure wish I could get off of it. My skin is very dry. It has some tough side effects.

January 18
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I couldn't tolerate full body rash, primarily face scalp mouth etc. lasted 3 days, just had to stop! Similar if not worse than revlimid in the past.

January 16
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hi Cat! I’m sure sorry to see that you are again having issues! Thinking if you often and hoping you can get back into another long remission. M

January 16

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