Dry Skin - especially the feet

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Please bear with me i am a newby to the forum and struggling to learn how it should be used.  i have included this script with the hands and feet, but feel it might be of help in general. ie for those of us still suffering from dry feet following chemo, in my own case this was over 6 months ago. Prior to any treatment my feet were soft, 

Yes udder cream is good, however as its primarily a barrier cream it needs washing off daily. Also too many hot baths or soaks, long term actually damage sensitive skin around the foot as the circulating oxygenated blood struggles to refresh this area. hence reason many older people benefit from regular Dopplers and Compression socks. people dont elevate their feet enough throughout the day, or younger people dont exercise their feet enough. I recently read the more walking bare foot ie around your carpeted house, the better this can make things. Soz for diatribe but i've sampled all these areas over recent years due to Vector issues.

Love Yavapi  xx

  • Hello Yavapi

    Thank you so much for sharing this and I am sure it will help others. Unfortunately some side effects from chemo can linger and it is good to know what can work. My own skin was also affected during chemo but thankfully did recover fairly well. 

    Good point about elevating your feet and walking bare foot at home. 

    I hope that you are recovering ok from your treatments.

    If there is anything you need in the future, please just ask.

    Jane

           

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