IMPORTANT DOS and DON’TS FOR AN ONCOLOGY PATIENT
- DO use products that soothe, heal and offer barrier protection
- DO use plant-based products that help sensitivity and inflammation
- DO use products such as oatmeal, arnica and Canadian willow-herb to gently build up the skin’s barrier
- DO consult a skin care expert before purchasing new products who can prescribe based on proper knowledge
- DO wear sunscreen every day - physical SPF is gentler on the skin by reflecting the sun’s rays off the body
- DON’T use products with artificial fragrances (can cause nausea)
- DON’T use aggressive exfoliants that can cause skin sensitivity
- DON’T treat acne related breakouts due to medication from cancer therapies. Refer to a physician
- DON’T do chemical peels
- DON’T treat hyperpigmentation due to radiation. Skin will be too fragile
- DON’T do laser hair removal
- DON’T book in any manicures and pedicures. A simple manicure can lead to lymphedema
- DON’T book yourself any massages. An arm massage after a lumpectomy can lead to lymphedema
- DON’T complete any microdermabrasion
- DON’T Therapies using electrical current that can further aggravate the skin
DR. COHEN'S PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS
From Eau Thermale Avène
- XeraCalm A.D Lipid Replenishing Balm
- Skin Recovery Cream
- XeraCalm A.D Lipid Replenishing Cleansing Oil
- Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water
From Neutrogena
- Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser
From Aveeno
- Eczema Care Moisturizing Cream with colloidal oatmeal
- Eczema Care Body Wash with colloidal oatmeal
From CeraVe
- CeraVe Bebe Wash & Shampoo
- CeraVe bebe Moisturizing Lotion
From Valeant
- Dermatix Ultra Silicone Gel for scars
From Bio-Oil
- Bio-Oil for scars
From WellSkin
- Glaxal Base Moisturizing Lotion
From Galderma
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
- Cetaphil Lotion
From La Roche-Posay
- Lipikar Baume AP Lipid Replenishing Body Balm
- Toleraine Ultra Fluide
From Dermalogica
- Redness Relief Primer
