My mother has mycosis fungoidis. The itching she has is unbearable. She gets UV treatments twice a week. No cream, lotion or oral meds have helped her. Does anyone know of something that might help?

Submitted by momsdaughter Thu 09/09/2010

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Is the MF causing the itching

Submitted by Ross Bonander on Fri, 09/10/2010 - 22:02.

Is the MF causing the itching or are the UV treatments causing the itching?

I have MF and been getting UV

Submitted by Hudson on Mon, 10/04/2010 - 00:03.

I have MF and been getting UV for a few years. Try Cerave lotion or cream, (not sure of the spelling)... Put it on in the shower before toweling off. Try to lock as much moisture in as possible. No hot showers or baths and use the mildest skin wash you can find and sparingly. I use Aveeno oatmeal body wash.

BTW, for me dry skin is part of it as well as increased allergic skin reactions.

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