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Here are some of the more common types of treatment people may receive for cancer, some possible side effects and some products that might help to manage the visible effects of treatment. Remember, always consult your medical team and review any information provided by specialists about looking after your skin before using new products. It’s important that you try new things one at a time so if you have any reaction you can easily tell which products may be causing it.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can cause patches of red, sore or peeling skin (particularly on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet), and you might find your skin is more sensitive to the sun. It can also cause sore cuticles which can lead them to be quite red. Please consult your medical team if you have any questions.
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy can cause dry, peeling and itchy skin. Your skin may also look darker or red, and the skin around the area being treated may look swollen. Please consult your medical team if you have any questions.
Surgery
Having surgery can leave scarring behind. We advise not to apply any products to an area that is still healing. Please consult your medical team if you have any questions.
Hormone therapy
Hormone therapy can cause dry skin, rashes and spots. Please consult your medical team if you have any questions.
Targeted therapy
Targeted therapy can cause dry, itchy skin, rashes and acne-like changes that should never be treated with anti-acne products, which would make it worse. Please consult your medical team if you have any questions.
Changes to nails
Chemotherapy can cause sore cuticles. In addition, targeted therapy can cause brittle nails that can break or become discoloured. Please consult your medical team if you have any questions.
Changes to lashes
Chemotherapy can cause hair thinning and you may lose your eyelashes. Please consult your medical team if you have any questions.
