wrinkles

Sher43009 said:

Before chemo I was very
Before chemo I was very oily, now I'm very dry. I've used Mary Kay products for 15 years and now love the Intense Moisturing Cream and the Advanced Moisture Treatment.

Im 43 but I have noticed
Im 43 but I have noticed more wrinkles in my hands, arms, neck, and around my eyes. My mom thinks Im crazy saying Im not wrinkled at all but I see it.

Im a Oil of O'Lay fan

KayNYC said:

oily skin most of my life...
Over most of my body, my skin has become more dry since beginning Arimidex. My face is still a combination of oily and dry. I have been using Perlier Black Rice Face cream at night.
Hugs,K

dry
My skin has become very dry i can feel it when i wash it but no wrinkles i use olay complete ,I turned 50 in october. MollyZ

I agree
After Chemo, I looked that I aged about 5 years. I'm sure it's all tied with early menopause brought on by Chemo...yuck!

Jean T. Szabo said:

Wrinkles
Am 63 also. Had very clear, smooth skin before Chemo. Noticing around wrinkles now around the eyes. Am going to Look Good Feel Better workshop ... free and offered by the American Cancer Society in a few weeks, if I feel up to it. Chemot #3 on Tuesday, accepting prayers for no bad side effects.

Ladies, please....those are character lines!
Let's stop the myth that women get wrinkles and men have character lines!

Sheesh, and after all we've been through. OK, I admit I did not burn my bras during the women's liberation movement. Of course they were only an 'A' cup in those days, and Lord knows they wouldn't have fueled much of a flame. The fact remains we have put our bodies through Hell. My face was honestly gray and ashy, no color whatsoever, days after my first chemo, and that was quite frightening for my daughter.

5 months later I will say my complexion is much better, the color has returned and my daughter even says the naughty twinkle is back in my eye. That might just be because I changed all her adolescent music settings on the radio to one Christmas station.

Joy to the world!

Oh, and Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion applied to a freshly cleansed face.

46
I am 46. Since chemo I do have more dry skin than before (as well as more "natural highlights" in my hair). The hair grew back in thinner than before on all areas (head, arms, legs, eyelashes...). I use a generic brand of body lotion, but I occasionally put vaseline petroleum jelly on my hands when I sleep because they get dry and the skin on the knuckles cracks. Put the vaseline on and sleep with gloves on (or socks on your feet if they need it). The next day the skin is soft and comfy again. It's messy, but inexpensive and effective.

Take care, seof

faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy said:

Ladies, please....those are character lines!
Let's stop the myth that women get wrinkles and men have character lines!

Sheesh, and after all we've been through. OK, I admit I did not burn my bras during the women's liberation movement. Of course they were only an 'A' cup in those days, and Lord knows they wouldn't have fueled much of a flame. The fact remains we have put our bodies through Hell. My face was honestly gray and ashy, no color whatsoever, days after my first chemo, and that was quite frightening for my daughter.

5 months later I will say my complexion is much better, the color has returned and my daughter even says the naughty twinkle is back in my eye. That might just be because I changed all her adolescent music settings on the radio to one Christmas station.

Joy to the world!

Oh, and Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion applied to a freshly cleansed face.

I love all Clinique
I love all Clinique products!

Double Whammy said:

Ditto
I'm 63, too. I don't think I looked 63 before chemo. Maybe I'm just kidding myself, but I really do think I aged at least 6-7 years on chemo, primarily around my eyes. I have bags I didn't have, and notice more wrinkles around my eyes, especially when I put make up on because it has a hard time getting in the "grooves".
I use Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intense Lifting Cream along with Advanced Night Repair. I used to think they were fabulous. Not so much these days.
Interestingly, the rest of my skin feels quite silky and smooth and does not require much in the way of lotions. I also admit that the no hair thing emphasizes facial features and flaws quite a bit.
Suzanne

I was diagnosed at 45 years old...
Back then, could pass for 10 years younger. Now, I think I look (and certainly feel) 10 years older than my age - 52. Nevertheless, am grateful to be here. :-)

Yes, cancer treatment saves our lives; but, is very hard on the body - in many ways. Up until only several years ago - the vast majority of R&D was focused on finding a true "cure" - which, so far, has remained elusive. Currently, R&D efforts are being spent on a 3-pronged approach: cure, prevention, and better/more effective/less invasive treatments.

Kind regards, Susan

Sand paper or skin
I would say that my skin has changed a good bit after treatments..But its hard to see with all the facial hair that came too...lol I love dermalogica products.....Remember it is still a good idea to drink lots of water my pink warrior friends.....

Skin type
I was 58 at diagnosis, and 65 now. I use Pond's cold cream to clean my face. Put it on and wash it off with a warm wash cloth. I am much more careful with my skin now, because I do believe the chemo aged me - not only in looks - also in my physical abilities. I have more wrinkles. But then it has been 7 years since i was diagnosed. Age 'naturally' takes its toll. I use Mary Kay concealer to even out my skin tones. Then mineral powder for color - I love Mary Kay. My moisturizer is Oil of Olay Complete for daytime and I use a skin firming cream from Aveeno for night time. I know some like to stick to one product line and maybe I would be better off to do the same. But when I buy a jar of cream I can't bear to waste it - so I use it unless it is just totally unsuitable. I am happy to be here to tell the story of my bc and the treatment. The wrinkles and body stiffness are just the scars of the battle. I do wish I had paid more attention to skin care when I was younger.