National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, recognized in October, is an annual opportunity to increase awareness of the disease that affects so many families nationwide. In America, about 1 in 8 women experience an invasive form of breast cancer. Breast cancer takes a toll on the body, skin included. While treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation and targeted therapy are directed toward killing cancer cells, they unfortunately affect healthy skin cells too. Radiation can cause the skin to itch, peel and cause overall discomfort after 1-2 weeks of treatment.
At TriDerma, we offer botanical based skin healing products to those suffering, to help ease the pain and discomfort to damaged skin caused by cancer. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve compiled some common adverse skin reactions caused by the disease and how to target them.
Dry Skin is Common Among Breast Cancer Patients
Dry, painful and itchy skin is common for cancer patients who are currently in treatment or in recovery. Maintaining a daily moisturizing routine is essential to soothe skin back to health. The Intense Fast Healing Cream, TriDerma’s best-selling cream for the past 25 years, is a multi-purpose cream that has over 200 different healing properties to enhance the texture and appearance of your skin. Apply twice a day, and feel the moisture return to your skin.
Breast Cancer Patients Can Experience Bruising As Well
Cancer treatments can increase the likeliness of abnormal bleeding and bruising. The number of platelets in the blood decrease after receiving such treatments. When the body’s platelet count decreases, individuals are more likely to bruise. If you are experiencing slow healing skin, or notice you’re more prone to bruising following treatment, try TriDerma’s Everyday Bruise Relief. Botanical ingredients help provide healing for skin trauma or following cosmetic and surgical procedures.
No one should battle breast cancer alone, or the skin irritations that come with it. TriDerma is here to help ease your symptoms and support you on your path to remission!
Here at TriDerma, we’re committed to creating the perfect healing formulations for specific skin irritations using only the highest quality, most effective ingredients. Shop all of TriDerma’s products online at TriDerma.com or call (800) 279-7282.
Redness, Burning and Discoloration
Following radiation treatment, skin can become extremely uncomfortable. Redness, burning and discoloration are common reactions to the harsh treatment. TriDerma’s Radiation Skin Relief Fast Healing Cream has a specialized formula with natural healing botanicals that are proven to help prevent and heal damaged skin. This fast healing cream also contains properties that help soothe itching and peeling. Apply the nourishing cream liberally to any affected areas on a daily basis.