What Is The Side Effect On Skin Post Chemo Therapy?
I am an esthetician and have a potential client who is a breast cancer survivor. She is currently taking a medication similar to tamoxifen and has little blister looking pustuales on her face. I told her I would be more comfortable with a dermatology visit before I facial her to come up with a skincare plan. Is that a common side effect for skin post chemo?
Side effects on skin post chemotherapy can be redness, rashes, itching, peeling, dryness, or acne. Nails may become darkened, yellow, brittle, or cracked, and may also develop vertical lines or ridges.
Sometimes, chemotherapy causes the skin along the vein to darken, especially in people who have very dark skin. After treatment ends, the darkened areas often fade in a few months.
Regards DR De
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Is The Side Effect On Skin Post Chemo Therapy?
Side effects on skin post chemotherapy can be redness, rashes, itching, peeling, dryness, or acne. Nails may become darkened, yellow, brittle, or cracked, and may also develop vertical lines or ridges. Sometimes, chemotherapy causes the skin along the vein to darken, especially in people who have very dark skin. After treatment ends, the darkened areas often fade in a few months. Regards DR De