Hi there hope you’re well.
I had my first EC chemo on Tuesday and from Wednesday I started getting very red skin on my right hand, my cheeks and on my chest.
they are not painful or anything but very dry.
although I used hand sanitizer and my hand were so sore also used a moisturiser which was the same and had to wash it.
any suggestions on what products I can use to help my very dry skin?
I really appreciate your advice and support.
best
anahita
Hi Anahita
Thanks for getting in touch with us and welcome to the online community. My name is Gina and I’m one of the cancer information nurse specialists on the Macmillan support line.
I’m sorry to hear about the side effects that you have been experiencing. It’s understandable to want to know what treatments might be able to help.
As we are independent from the NHS and do not have access to people’s medical records, we are unable to offer personalised advice about treatment.
However, we would advise you to get in contact your 24hr chemotherapy advice line and inform them about the side effects you have been experiencing. They will be able to assess you properly and also be able to advise of any products that you might be able to use on your skin to help with the dryness.
I hope this information is useful. Please don’t hesitate to get back in contact by email, webchat or phone, if you need further information or support.
The Macmillan Support Line offers practical, clinical, financial and emotional support. You can call us free from landlines and from most mobile phone networks* on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm.
Best wishes
Gina,
Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
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