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Developing changes in your skin’s appearance during chemotherapy and radiation is common — and may change your skin care routine. Like the rest of your body, your skin needs to be treated kindly during this time. Before adopting your own skin care regimen, see our suggested guidelines and recommendations for radiation and chemotherapy. Here’s our gentle oncology skincare plan: Cleanse using warm water and a mild cleanser that easily rinses off. Follow with an alcohol-free toner. Use moisturizer to reduce dry, flaky skin. (Moisturizers hydrate the skins’ upper layers, reducing sensitivities and calming irritation.) Apply eye cream to reduce puffiness. Finally, protect skin from sun with an SPF 15+ sunscreen – reapplying often.
During Radiation… Ask your doctor before using any cream, lotion, make-up, soap, sunscreen, perfume or deodorant on or near treatment areas. If these areas are itchy or irritated, a light sprinkling of cornstarch may be allowed by your physician to offset discomfort. Generally, you should use only warm water on treated areas and gently pat dry. You should not scrub, scratch or shave treated skin. You also must not attempt to remove any radiation markings. (These eventually fade away.) Finally, do not apply heat/cold packs and be sure to follow doctor’s orders on limiting sun exposure.
During Chemotherapy… Don’t use hormone creams, such as those containing hydrocortisone. Avoid prolonged sun exposure and use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher (unless otherwise directed by your doctor). Skin may become dry or flaky during chemotherapy, consider using moisturizer several times daily.
Sarah Oliver, a specialist in cosmetic/paramedical permanent makeup, speaks at local support groups and serves many women with her Oncology Esthetics offering. Her passion is to help women recovering from cancer achieve the look they desire with permanent makeup, a non-surgical solution for eyebrows, eyeliner, lips and post mastectomy areola re-pigmentation. Having permanent eyebrows applied is her most popular request. Eyebrows make a difference; they frame the face, illuminate our character and personality and can create a younger, happy, rested look even when you wake up feeling lousy from your treatment.
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