Itching has its roots in how Gleevec works. Gleevec affects fast growing cells, such as leukemic cells (very fast growing cells). Other fast growing cells affected by Gleevec include hair follicles. Gleevec affects how hair grows, and along with it comes an itch. This hair follicle itch is different than the Gleevec rash itch. Since the itch is in the follicles, I don't know of any way to relieve it except for gentle rubbing with the flat palm of the hand to prevent skin damage. If you damage the skin, you will also have itching from skin healing. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com -------------------------------------------------
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