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Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Feb 16 9:26am | Replies (29)
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@loribmt

Good morning, @valandsheri Dry skin and dry mouth while undergoing chemo is very common. There are products on the market to help combat dry mouth such XyliMelts, Biotene products (there are several from that company), chewing gum with xylitol, ACT soothing mint lozenges, etc. Drug stores usually have a shelf dedicated to these products.

For skin, VaniCreme, Cetaphil are good. For small patches petroleum jelly works wonders. You’ll want to look for products that are free of steroids, parabens, dyes and colorants, fragrance.

Here are a couple of articles to help explain what’s going on with the lizard skin. ☺️ Hope this helps sooth Val’s skin.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/chemotherapy-side-effects-dry-skin-management-513899
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https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/hair-skin-nails/dry-skin.html
It might be trial and error until he finds the perfect product.

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rod54 | @rod54 | Mar 30, 2023

Thanks for the info!
Round two starts on April 12 for me and I’m going to be proactive, thanks Lori.

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valandsheri | @valandsheri | Mar 31, 2023

Good morning ☀️

I didn’t realize that you are in each section of the Connect! I was very glad to see you here too😊
Thanks again for the links.

I was so surprised at how quickly his skin dried out! He does have dry skin as he’s gotten older - so this just added to it. For an anti- lotion guy he’s using it liberally. So many changes🙄

The day before Val started with a little, annoying dry cough….he’s historically done this at this time of year with allergy season. Of course, He took guafenisin before I called the Mayo hematology nurse line. They did a complete assessment and so far no call back. She felt taking the guafenisin was fine. He does not have a fever, no runny or stuffy nose, no phlegm, etc. and feels as well as possible right now. The nurse gave me specific instructions on what to watch for, what to do, etc. oh my.

Have a good weekend. 🌻🌻

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