This suggestion has been passed around a number of times but my doctor
told me to avoid it since Preparation H is a hydrocortisone cream.
Hydrocortisone (incase you didn't know), thins the skin and it's
effects are irriversable. Most doctors will tell patients to avoid
Hydrocortisone on the face at all costs.
Tracey

--- In Gleevec@yahoogroups.com, "telephonics" <telephonics41@l...>
wrote:
> Mentioned this to Oncologist. Was very surprised at his answer. Yes-
a
> side effect of Gleevec-try using preparation H nightly. Rub a dab in
> puffy area before bed time. Anyone else tried this???