Recommendations
Recommendations for patients with leukemia cutis are made by an oncologist after the investigations and clinical features confirm it as a type of leukemia and after staging. Some of the precautionary measures that should be taken into consideration include the following:
- The patient should avoid any kind of strenuous activity and going to public places to reduce the risk of infections.
- They should avoid contact with hospitalized individuals and those who are recently vaccinated
- Patient with decreased white cell count should eat well-cooked foods and avoid fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Newly diagnosed patients should follow up on routine basis and consult their healthcare provider about the progression of the disease.
- Patients with leukemia cutis might have a difficulty in getting their IV lines passed because of the bruises. In these cases, it might be a better option to pass a central venous line for chemotherapy.
- Leukemia resulting from infective agents such as virus and fungi is controlled with antivirals. In these cases, it is paramount that patients take the antiviral or antifungal medications as instructed.