Skin breaking out

[sillygirl1230]

I had breast cancer a couple of years ago.  I had four rounds of Adraminacin and Citoxin.  I also had four rounds of taxatere.  I had lymgh nodes removed and I currently have lymphedema in my right arm (very slight).  Anyway, it seems when I get out into the sun  I break out horifically and these bumps don't go away.  A friend of mine said she thought maybe I have problems since my chemo.  Could a long term effect of chemo cause break outs?  I have also noticed that my skin is always dry since the chemo also.  I drink a lot of water and eat better then I use to.  I just don't know what's going on.  The breakout is more on my lymphedema arm and it itches somthing ferce.  Could my body be trying to get toxins out of it though the skin?  I've always had problems breaking out and I broke out really bad when I was undergoing chemo, even my oncholigist was surprised as to how bad.  

[Cleveland Clinic]

Dear sillygirl1230,   The chemotherapy medications are long gone from your system, so your body would not be purging these chemicals through your skin.  Your skin may be more sensitive to sunlight since your treatment for cancer.  The skin on your arm may be more sensitive with the stretching due to the swelling.  Be sure you are protecting your skin from sunlight through use of sunscreen, or clothing.  You may want to consult with a dermatologist for recommendations for appropriate lotions particularly with your sensitive skin.