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Offline Redbird29

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Harvoni clearing skin lesions?
« on: July 07, 2015, 04:36:48 pm »
Hello!

   I was wondering if anyone has any information on Harvoni tx clearing up skin lesions?

About six to eight months ago I developed a small (about 1/2 cm) whitish patch of skin on my chest that would occasionally flake dry skin. About 2 months ago this patch of skin began to raise up, got red with a bumpy appearance and got larger (1 cm) and had a whitish spot in the middle. It also itched. When I would press on it there was no pain so I went to see the doctor last week on Tuesday about it and he referred me to dermatologist. That was 4 days after I started Harvoni.

Now 7 days later this lesion has shrunk till it is almost even with the skin surface after growing for two months.Has anyone else had anything like this? I am wondering if the lesion was caused by HCV and is the Harvoni causing it too get better? Lucinda - any insights???

Any and all insights appreciated!!!!
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Infected - late 70's /early 80's
GT - 1a

Fibrosure 1/2015 - F1-2
TX Naive - Harvoni 8 wks

SOT 6/25/15  VL - 468,000        AST-44  ALT-56       
EOT  8/19/15  VL-  Not Detected AST-21  ALT-30
1 YEAR POST TX - UNDETECTED AST 20 ALT 22
2 YEAR POST TX - UNDETECTED AST 15 ALT 18

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Re: Harvoni clearing skin lesions?
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2015, 06:24:55 pm »
I don't think the Harvoni is directly clearing the lesions - I think it is clearing hep C, and the hep C were causing the lesions. And yes, I've seen this happen before, regardless of the drug that is defeating the virus.
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2003 PEG + ribavirin responder-relapser
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Offline Redbird29

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Re: Harvoni clearing skin lesions?
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2015, 06:51:56 pm »
Thank you Lucinda for your thoughts on this! I am just amazed at how quickly my health is turning around on this Tx. So many things - aches, pains, skin, joints that had affected my life for years now that I just attributed to "getting old" are all clearing up with Harvoni. What a blessing this is!!!
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Infected - late 70's /early 80's
GT - 1a

Fibrosure 1/2015 - F1-2
TX Naive - Harvoni 8 wks

SOT 6/25/15  VL - 468,000        AST-44  ALT-56       
EOT  8/19/15  VL-  Not Detected AST-21  ALT-30
1 YEAR POST TX - UNDETECTED AST 20 ALT 22
2 YEAR POST TX - UNDETECTED AST 15 ALT 18

Offline Debula

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Re: Harvoni clearing skin lesions?
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2015, 04:08:11 pm »
Hi Redbird
I had been suffering from severe itchy skin for the past few years
I was literally tearing my skin off of my arms and legs from scratching so much
About  a week or so into Harvoni my itching has completely stopped (YAY!!)
It was the HCV and once Harvoni started to clear it the itching just stopped
Too bad I am left with all the nasty scars but ...no more itching Woo hoo!!!

Deb
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80's DX: NonA,B
Non responder to Interferon
3/6/2015-GT 1a
VL-1920000 IU/mL
FibroSURE: Fibrosis stage F4 (0.79)
                  Necroinflammat activity A3 Severe (0.75)
AST 88,  ALT 120, Platelets 73
4/16/2015-Started Harvoni (24 weeks)
5/13/2015-4 weeks AST 26, ALT 36 
5/22/2015-5 weeks  VL UND
6/17/2015-9 weeks  VL UND AST 28 ALT 40
7/31/2015-15 weeks VL UND AST 27 ALT 39
9/22 Diagnosed with HCC
10/1-EOT
10/29-SVR4
12/23-SVR12
I AM HEPC FREE! :)

Offline Redbird29

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Re: Harvoni clearing skin lesions?
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2015, 05:10:08 pm »
Hi Debula!
  That is great!!! I daily look at myself and think "Wow, you are looking better and better every day ;D!" My skin is not so crepe like and dry and like I said that lesion, though still there, has cleared up tremendously. Makes be believe the Harvoni is working miracles on my liver!
   I also want to say congrats on your UND's!!! Am tickled to see when this tx is really making a difference and gives me hope for all of those following in our footsteps!
Peace out~Robin
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Infected - late 70's /early 80's
GT - 1a

Fibrosure 1/2015 - F1-2
TX Naive - Harvoni 8 wks

SOT 6/25/15  VL - 468,000        AST-44  ALT-56       
EOT  8/19/15  VL-  Not Detected AST-21  ALT-30
1 YEAR POST TX - UNDETECTED AST 20 ALT 22
2 YEAR POST TX - UNDETECTED AST 15 ALT 18

Offline Debula

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Re: Harvoni clearing skin lesions?
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2015, 09:12:35 pm »
Sorry have not been here for awhile
I am very happy to hear that your skin is getting better YAY!!

Hope you are feeling well

Blessings
Deb
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80's DX: NonA,B
Non responder to Interferon
3/6/2015-GT 1a
VL-1920000 IU/mL
FibroSURE: Fibrosis stage F4 (0.79)
                  Necroinflammat activity A3 Severe (0.75)
AST 88,  ALT 120, Platelets 73
4/16/2015-Started Harvoni (24 weeks)
5/13/2015-4 weeks AST 26, ALT 36 
5/22/2015-5 weeks  VL UND
6/17/2015-9 weeks  VL UND AST 28 ALT 40
7/31/2015-15 weeks VL UND AST 27 ALT 39
9/22 Diagnosed with HCC
10/1-EOT
10/29-SVR4
12/23-SVR12
I AM HEPC FREE! :)
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