ImpactZone - I have not tried Erbitux, but I am on a clinical trial for panitumumab (Vectibix). It has similar skin reactions. I had one dose at 100% and had a bad rash. The face was bad enough - but the scalp sores were painful when trying to sleep, as you probably know. I had to cover my pillow with a towel and extra pillow case and wash my hair in the morning. After being on Doxycycline (50 mg twice a day, which did help) for a week I was rated at a 2 for a rash. They also had me use Elidel cream, but it did not help me, maybe it might work for you. They had to hold me for the second dose (a result of using narcotics for rash pain) and the next two were at 50%, the last two at 75%. The rash has improved greatly since that first week or two. I wish I knew of something to help you now. (I also tried Clindamycin gel, Desonide ointment (steriod) and Aloe Vera spray. They did not help.) Be sure to use a high SPF sun block when going outside. I just kept on telling myself that the rash was a good sign that the drug was working.

I can only guess how hard it is having a grade 3 or 4 rash, but I am praying that it will slowly improve. Jeni is right - you can do this! I also noticed we are almost neighbors - I live in Santa Maria! :wave:

Praying for you,
Debbie