vain or getting back to normal

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shortscake
shortscake Member Posts: 228
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Don't know if this is being vain or getting back to normal, before i was dx nov09 i had very nice skin, now i have black spots and white bumps that hurt that are in my face i love wearing make-up and getting my nails done, wanted to know if anyone knew of a skincare treatment for cancer pts?

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  • Sher43009
    Sher43009 Member Posts: 602 Member
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    I love Mary Kay products.
    I love Mary Kay products. Have used them for 15 years, and wouldn't use anything else. Go onto marykay.com to get a consultant near you.
  • Emilyfimily
    Emilyfimily Member Posts: 141
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    chemo sure takes a toll on
    chemo sure takes a toll on the ol' skin, it seems like. I can't even wear powder anymore. And I went out in the sun without my SPF one afternoon and it seems like I have a permaburn now. The only thing I have found that helps is Noxema for washing, Proactive every other day or so for the bumps, and Olay sensitive skin hydrating cream for the dryness. Everything else dries, itches, or burns. I will just have to be patient about makeup b/c I can't find one that doesn't irritate my skin right now. As far as nails, I paint my toenails now because they are ug-uh-ly. But, yeah, they said no pedicures or manicures. Oh well, it's kinda fun to paint them myself sometimes.
    PS Dr said part of the reason for the bumps on my face is the low immune system. Pimples are mini infections - just like any other infection you can't get rid of it as easy. Said it'll right itself in time. Just have to be patient.
  • shortscake
    shortscake Member Posts: 228
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    trying
    this is so trying for me, don't have a problem with not having any hair but having this in my face drives me crazy and the burning..wow sometimes it seems that my face is on fire, feels like i want to put my face in a bowl of ice just to cool it off.before the dx i used mary kay 3in 1 and loved it might give it a try again to see how it works just don't want anything that might hurt my skin more...girl power
  • Skeezie
    Skeezie Member Posts: 586 Member
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    shortscake said:

    trying
    this is so trying for me, don't have a problem with not having any hair but having this in my face drives me crazy and the burning..wow sometimes it seems that my face is on fire, feels like i want to put my face in a bowl of ice just to cool it off.before the dx i used mary kay 3in 1 and loved it might give it a try again to see how it works just don't want anything that might hurt my skin more...girl power

    Hi Shortscake,
    It just seems it's onc thing or another doesn't it? My skin got (and is) extremely dry and flaky. My onc recommended Dove soap, I have always used Dove so that was great. And I use Clinque Dramatically Different Moisturing Lotion for Extra Dry Skin. I have never experienced the burning you have. You poor kid. Does your onc have any suggestions? Perhaps a determatologist (I know, another doctor!)

    I hope some of these suggestions work for you...

    Hugs, Judy :-)
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
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    shortscake said:

    trying
    this is so trying for me, don't have a problem with not having any hair but having this in my face drives me crazy and the burning..wow sometimes it seems that my face is on fire, feels like i want to put my face in a bowl of ice just to cool it off.before the dx i used mary kay 3in 1 and loved it might give it a try again to see how it works just don't want anything that might hurt my skin more...girl power

    What has your oncologist or
    What has your oncologist or dermatologist said? Surely there is something they can give you to help your skin. Wishing you good luck Shortscake! And, you are beautiful!

    Hugs, Angie
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
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    I think thinking about what
    I think thinking about what we look like (vain) is a good sign! I'm having a problem with rashes but saw a dermatologist and still struggle but it's much better. It would be best to check with the doctor tho with what you should use. He might want you to use a medication.
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
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    Sher43009 said:

    I love Mary Kay products.
    I love Mary Kay products. Have used them for 15 years, and wouldn't use anything else. Go onto marykay.com to get a consultant near you.

    Clinique has some really
    Clinique has some really good products. Sorry for this happening to you! Good luck!
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    Marcia527 said:

    I think thinking about what
    I think thinking about what we look like (vain) is a good sign! I'm having a problem with rashes but saw a dermatologist and still struggle but it's much better. It would be best to check with the doctor tho with what you should use. He might want you to use a medication.

    I had a taxol rash red and
    I had a taxol rash red and itchy dry all over my face. i used Lindi cream which is online and made for chemo patients. it was very good as Ihave sensative skin.
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
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    carkris said:

    I had a taxol rash red and
    I had a taxol rash red and itchy dry all over my face. i used Lindi cream which is online and made for chemo patients. it was very good as Ihave sensative skin.

    Your not going to believe
    Your not going to believe this, but baby butt cream. Yep the stuff we put on our babies butts. I have tired this and it helps. I also saw it last week on the Dr Oz show if you know who he is. Zinc is very good for the skin and it blocks the sun. Most baby cream also have Vit E and this is also good for the skin. Give it a try. Can't hurt, its safe for babies.

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