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Taking Champix For Over A Month, Itchy Rashes On Cheeks, Dry Skin. Is It An Allergic Reaction ?

I have been taking champix for over a month now and have come up with a rash on my cheeks.It can be itchy and sore sometime and looks like little pimples .I rarely,if ever,get pimples on my cheeks.The skin on my cheeks, forehead ,hands and forearms has been very dry and no matter how much i moisturise,it doesn t seem to help.Would this be just a side effect or maybe an allergic reaction?
posted on Sun, 21 Oct 2012
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Hi ,
Thanks for writing in.

You seem to have developed xerotic dermatitis.
A good moisturizer with shea butter and and liquid paraffin will help you .
A single daily application of betamethasone like steroid will also help.
It can occur as a side effect of champix.

A visit to dermatologist will help to confirm diagnosis and allow prescription medications.

Take care.

DrSudarshan
MD Dermatology
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Taking Champix For Over A Month, Itchy Rashes On Cheeks, Dry Skin. Is It An Allergic Reaction ?

Hi , Thanks for writing in. You seem to have developed xerotic dermatitis. A good moisturizer with shea butter and and liquid paraffin will help you . A single daily application of betamethasone like steroid will also help. It can occur as a side effect of champix. A visit to dermatologist will help to confirm diagnosis and allow prescription medications. Take care. DrSudarshan MD Dermatology