Solutions: Managing dry, itchy skin on the body
Overview
Overall dry & itchy skin on all parts of the can be a common - and uncomfortable - side effect of some cancer treatments. The treatments designed to slow the replication of cancer cells can interfere with the function of healthy cells, and this can be most noticeable in the rapidly replicating skin cells.
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Your skin may feel dry, scaly, and tight. Some more acute areas may show cracking and flaking. The itching can vary from mild to severe and can appear anywhere on the body. If your dry, itching skin is on your face or primarily on your hands and feet, please see our pages about Face dryness and Hand-Foot issues, respectively.
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Suggested Care:
First and foremost, follow your doctor’s instructions. Taking your medication at the right time of day and in the prescribed dosage is important to your well-being and your recovery.
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As you may expect, the first line of defense for dry, itchy skin is a regimen of intense hydration with a quality moisturizer / lotion. Your lotion should also contain anti-itch ingredients to battle the annoying itch. It's important to avoid harsh, drying soaps - especially anti-bacterial soaps - and instead use gentle washes that do not strip your skin's natural oils.
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In addition, it is best to:
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Shower or bath in lukewarm water as hot water dried the skin
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Pat dry after washing rather than rubbing the towel harshly against your skin
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Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water
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Suggested Product:
Lindi Skin's Body Lotion offers superb results for dry skin and rash. This skin-quenching lotion delivers a combination of antioxidants and hydrating ingredients that nourish the skin while reinforcing its natural barrier to prevent moisture loss. Light, refreshing and luxurious, Lindi Body Lotion is superb for all-over, everyday use. Best applied to wet or damp skin, right out of the shower.
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Suggested Regimen:
Essential Body Regimen
At the core of good skincare - especially during cancer therapy - there are two principles: Wash & Moisturize.
Lindi Skin's Essential Body Regimen provides two amazing tools to accomplish those goals. Our Body Wash actually moisturizes while it cleans... leaving a noticeable layer of moisture behind - even as it cleans. Lindi Skin's Body Lotion delivers moisture, anti-itch properties, and a healthy dose of nutrients to your skin.
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Medical Professionals and Lindi Skin customers rave about the results from this regimen.
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“I have been advising my patients to use Lindi skin care products for the past few years. They are superior to any other products available that I have seen, to treat skin dryness, irritation, redness, itching that could be resulting from external treatments, e.g. radiation therapy. All my patients love your products."
- May Hashimi, MD
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Complete Care Suggestion
Lindi Skin's Body Wash & Body Lotion offers a potent, simple regimen for soft, supple skin everywhere on your body, while the Soothing Balm delivers an extra-emollient lotion for hands, feet, and any especially dry areas.
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Lindi Skin's Body Wash actually moisturizes as it washes, leaving behind a thin veil of moisture & leaving your skin clean & hydrated. Lindi Skin's Body Lotion is best applied directly out of the shower so that it can lock in much of that hydration. Our Body Lotion has a rich mix of nutrients and rare botanicals that calm red, irritated skin, prevent itching, and provide moisture .Lindi Skin's Soothing Balm is a rich, not-greasy lotion that was originally developed to manage extremely dry, cracked hands and feet.... but it is also perfect for anywhere that needs extra moisture and protection.
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The Complete Body Regimen is a great regimen for anyone who wants soft, itch-free skin over their entire body & also needs to address any "problem areas".
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NOTE: We strongly encourage you to talk with your health care professional about your specific medical condition and treatments. The information provided in this Web site about skin reactions and other medical conditions is meant to be helpful and educational, but is not a substitute for professional medical advice.