Category Archives: "Rosacea and Flushing"
What is Compromised Skin?
When I first started my work with people living with cancer, I focused on helping them to deal with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Over the last year, however, I realized that I talk a lot about compromised skin.
My Skin is Dry, Itchy and Covered with a Rash, and My Oncologist has Very Few Suggestions – Help!
You’re taking a new cancer drug, and though it may be working on the cancer, it’s causing havoc on your skin.
Yummy Indian Food…Did You Know It Can Reduce Skin Damage from Radiation?
If you’ve been lucky enough to escape stomach upset or loss of appetite from cancer treatments, here’s a good reason to visit your favorite Indian Restaurant, or to make your mom’s curried chicken this weekend.
Oucchhh! Products to Help Cool and Soothe Painful Radiation Burns
You’re so desperate for relief from pain and itching, you may be tempted to apply anything from your bathroom cupboard…but wait! Never use anything on the irritated site without discussing it first with your healthcare provider (whether the product is natural or not). Most doctors suggest skipping all skincare products for at least 4 hours
