Moisturizers

tgf
tgf Member Posts: 950 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
In the big scheme of things ... this is fairly minor ... but it's driving me nuts. I just completed 12 weeks of taxol/herceptin ... however ... I was very stubborn the past couple of weeks and did NOT listen to my body when it was trying to tell me to s-l-o-w down. I just kept going. I don't know if it was a cold or allergies or what ... but something turned into pneumonia and the oncologist put me on antibiotics. So the past few weeks I've been totally drained. The first type of antibiotics really whiped me out ... but now I'm on something else that seems to be working fine and I think I'm getting some energy back.

BUT ...

I don't know if it was some of the side effect of the chemo ... or the antibiotics ... but my skin is sooooooo dry. Especially my face and the tops of my hands. It burns, itches and feels like it's so thin it could just all fall off.

Anyway ... what does everyone use on your face when it gets dry and flakey? I've got over another week on these antibiotics and I'm afraid if I don't start slapping some sort of stuff on my face ... I'll be a bigger itchy flakey mess than I am now.


hugs.
teena

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  • 1surfermom
    1surfermom Member Posts: 396 Member
    #2
    moisturizers
    Teena,
    I use Cetaphil on my face when it gets dry and flakey. It is very light and noncomedigenic so it doesn't clog my pores. There used to be a product by Neutrogena called "Fishermans friend" a very heavy duty hand cream, that I used to use when I would get a dry rash. Good luck and let me know what works for you. Love surf
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #3
    Sorry Teena
    that sucks doesn't it? Do you really need to get sick on top of everything else?

    I can't help, but I do know what any man would tell you:
    dryskin tshirt Pictures, Images and Photos

    sorry, couldn't help myself!
    he he
    Cat
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    #4
    cats_toy said:

    Sorry Teena
    that sucks doesn't it? Do you really need to get sick on top of everything else?

    I can't help, but I do know what any man would tell you:
    dryskin tshirt Pictures, Images and Photos

    sorry, couldn't help myself!
    he he
    Cat

    OMG!
    Cat, I think that is the funniest thing I have ever seen and read, truly it is! LOL

    And Teena, inre to dry skin, my face is normally oily, but, I use the Clinique line of cosmetics and I like their moisturizers when I need one. It isn't real oily and it feels good on your skin and it is hypoallergenic. They offer several choices. Probably the best information would come from a call to your doctor Teena. They can probably hook you up with a dermatoligst that can clear you right up, faster than we can. Good luck Teena and feel better soon!
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #5
    Are you sure you aren't
    Are you sure you aren't having an allergic reaction to the new antibiotics? Better to check with the doctor and find out.
  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
    #6
    cats_toy said:

    Sorry Teena
    that sucks doesn't it? Do you really need to get sick on top of everything else?

    I can't help, but I do know what any man would tell you:
    dryskin tshirt Pictures, Images and Photos

    sorry, couldn't help myself!
    he he
    Cat

    Men are so helpful aren't
    Men are so helpful aren't they??? LOL
  • crazylady55
    crazylady55 Member Posts: 92
    #7
    Marcia527 said:

    Are you sure you aren't
    Are you sure you aren't having an allergic reaction to the new antibiotics? Better to check with the doctor and find out.

    moisturizers
    First CAT that is the funniest shirt I have seen.

    I got very dry skin from chemo. Cetaphil worked for me, I am allergic to all kinds of lotion, but not that one. My dermatologist recommended it before I got cancer. Make sure you check with your doctor if it does not clear up soon.
  • seof
    seof Member Posts: 819 Member
    #8
    idea
    I don't know if you want it on your face, but Aquaphor works on skin that is dry from radiation. The active ingredient is petroleum, like in vaseline. I used both on radiation burns and they helped. The suggestions the others have may be good too. Of course, remember to drink LOTS of water, and ask your Dr.

    Happy days, seof.
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #9
    cats_toy said:

    Sorry Teena
    that sucks doesn't it? Do you really need to get sick on top of everything else?

    I can't help, but I do know what any man would tell you:
    dryskin tshirt Pictures, Images and Photos

    sorry, couldn't help myself!
    he he
    Cat

    Cat - I'm bummed... :-(
    My poor eyesight cannot make out the word(s) below the arrow. So, I'm totally missing the punchline. Although I can sorta guess. Just not trusting my "chemo brain" at the moment...

    Someone - HELP!!! Spell it out for me! Thanks!

    Kind regards, 12/25
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #10
    Dry skin...
    So many skin moisturizers contain alcohol, for quick drying. Yet, alcohol itself is drying to skin!

    Although I had different chemo - my skin became extremely dry and tissue paper thin. The nurses advised me to use only Eucerin brand products. They're "lighter" than Aquaphor, which is commonly recommended during rads. Eucerin is available in several forms: lotions, creams, etc. I used the lotion all over my body, and the heavier cream on hands, feet, elbows, knees, etc. Eucerin is dermatologist tested; so, good for even sensitive skin. And, I reapplied as needed, throughout the day. It was everywhere in my house - at the kitchen and bathroom sinks, on the coffee table, on the bedside table, etc. - and in my purse. Do apply to your hands after each time you wash.

    Hope you find some relief soon.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • Bill.S
    Bill.S Member Posts: 177
    #11
    Dry skin
    Lithium grease works wonders and if you have any left over you can give your car a lube too.
  • EveningStar2
    EveningStar2 Member Posts: 491 Member
    #12
    Christmas Girl said:

    Cat - I'm bummed... :-(
    My poor eyesight cannot make out the word(s) below the arrow. So, I'm totally missing the punchline. Although I can sorta guess. Just not trusting my "chemo brain" at the moment...

    Someone - HELP!!! Spell it out for me! Thanks!

    Kind regards, 12/25

    (pump here)
    *
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #13
    EveningStar2 said:

    (pump here)
    *

    Thanks, EveningStar2 !!!
    I think I need new reading glasses!

    Kind regards, Susan
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #14
    cats_toy said:

    Sorry Teena
    that sucks doesn't it? Do you really need to get sick on top of everything else?

    I can't help, but I do know what any man would tell you:
    dryskin tshirt Pictures, Images and Photos

    sorry, couldn't help myself!
    he he
    Cat

    LMAO ROFLMAO!!!
    toooo funny cat!
    Jackie
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #15
    Marcia527 said:

    Are you sure you aren't
    Are you sure you aren't having an allergic reaction to the new antibiotics? Better to check with the doctor and find out.

    That could be
    It could be a reaction like Marcia said, maybe have it checked out. Sorry your sick hun. hugs, jackie
  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
    #16
    cats_toy said:

    Sorry Teena
    that sucks doesn't it? Do you really need to get sick on top of everything else?

    I can't help, but I do know what any man would tell you:
    dryskin tshirt Pictures, Images and Photos

    sorry, couldn't help myself!
    he he
    Cat

    ROFLMAO! OMG You guys are
    ROFLMAO! OMG You guys are killing me today. LOL
  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl Member Posts: 1,565
    #17
    cats_toy said:

    Sorry Teena
    that sucks doesn't it? Do you really need to get sick on top of everything else?

    I can't help, but I do know what any man would tell you:
    dryskin tshirt Pictures, Images and Photos

    sorry, couldn't help myself!
    he he
    Cat

    Shock and awe,
    What a crack up,Cat!

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