Skin Care During Cancer Therapy: Sun Protection and Moisturizing

Cancer therapy can cause changes to your skin, hair, and nails. These changes can affect how you look, how you feel, and can even interfere with your treatment. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to protect yourself, including proactively managing dry skin and protecting your skin from the sun. The Stanford Supportive Dermato-Oncology Clinic is here to guide you through the changes you might face during cancer therapy and the actions you can take to protect your skin. Speaker: Bernice Kwong, MD
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[@hopebeauty847]

Helpful products are available.

[@AliceWonders22]

I am oncology skin care certified and I have always been taught to NOT allow patients to use any AHA's or BHA's post chemo or any type of cancer for 2-5 years. Has data changed over the last 7 years? I've heard it's to stimulating while the body is still in repair mode. Thank you!

[@muhammedbilal2132]

Hi, iam using faisa cream 3 yrs .now I see the bad side and their side effects I stop this cream., iam afraid for this how to I recover from this problem and skin cancer.

[@elma6okolad]

Wich do you think is better when there is broken skin petrollium jelly or natural oils?

[@marykowalcyk3961]

vaseline

[@jct6808]

was wondering other groups say don't use petrollium so not sure on this one

[@AliceWonders22]

@@jct6808 I agree to not use petroleum products. I am a master aesthetician of over 25 years, background of dermatology and oncology skin care certified. I recommend a more natural oil that mimics your skins natural lipids. Calendula is excellent, apricot seed oil ( I love Eminence organics ) jojoba oil, grapeseed oil etc...

[@noreenottomanelli7137]

vaseline on the
face?

[@AliceWonders22]

Vaseline is very occlusive and can actually cause more dryness. I recommend a more natural oil that mimics your skins natural lipid barrier. Like Calendula is excellent, jojoba, Apricot seed oil (Eminence organics) grapeseed oil, etc...

[@muhammedbilal2132]

Hi, iam using faisa cream 3 yrs .now I see the bad side and their side effects I stop this cream., iam afraid for this how to I recover from this problem and skin cancer.