What Can I Do If I Get Spots During Cancer Treatment

During cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, it is very common for effects such as dryness or small spots to appear due to skin irritation.

In this post, we show you a selection of the best products for caring for the most fragile skin. And the best part? They have soothing properties to help tackle irritation and the appearance of small spots on the skin caused by redness.

Creams to care for the skin during cancer treatment

1. Immediate relief from irritation

To soothe the skin instantly, we recommend using products with a calming action, such as Agua Thermal de Avène or the spray ultra calmante de la gama Cutalgan de A-Derma.

Both products contain minerals and trace elements that help to relieve inflammation and irritation quickly, providing comfort as soon as they are applied.

They are also specifically formulated for the most sensitive skin, which means we can use them as many times a day as needed.

2. Repair

One effect of these small spots is that they can become very itchy and, at times, avoiding scratching is almost impossible, which leads to wounds appearing on the skin. 

In these cases, it is essential to apply ultra-repairing products that help speed up the regeneration process, such as the spray de la gama Cicalfate de Avène.

This spray creates a protective barrier over the affected area, so it repairs while also protecting against external aggressors. Its formula also contains ingredients such as copper and zinc, which help prevent wounds from becoming infected by supporting the healing process.

3. Hydration

It is also very important to keep the skin hydrated, as this will prevent water loss, help it stay supple and stop the irritation from getting worse.

One of the most common effects of cancer treatment is that it leaves the skin very dry, so it is essential to keep its barrier function in perfect condition.

To do this, you can incorporate balms such as Xeracalm AD Relipidizante de Avène, not only to restore damaged skin and prevent dryness, but also to soothe the redness and itching caused by the dryness we have mentioned throughout this post. 

It is also important, and worth repeating, to follow a complete skincare routine with skin-friendly products, starting with proper cleansing. So if you would like to know which ones we recommend, click on  our post about Hygiene for oncology patients.