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6. Different kinds of chemo cause different reactions.

Tue Sep 6, 2022, 12:19 AM

Sep 2022

But in my first round, the staff recommended lotion with lanolin. Many lotions contain alcohol, and that makes your chemo-dried skin even drier.

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What can I send to a person entering chemo again? [View all] yardwork Sep 2022 OP

Just a couple things come to mind. My wife appreciated these things emulatorloo Sep 2022 #1

Nice suggestions. elleng Sep 2022 #2

Also, on Etsy, a number of sellers offer nice hand-made head-coverings. Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2022 #9

Thanks for this question. Queasy drops look great. mahina Sep 2022 #3

Head coverings are great...need soft and light. TNNurse Sep 2022 #4

Cooling pads for head and body japple Sep 2022 #5

Different kinds of chemo cause different reactions. Staph Sep 2022 #6

Aquaphor mostly vaseline, but it very good. alfredo May 2023 #11

Thank you so much for these suggestions! yardwork Sep 2022 #7

Just in case PennyC Oct 2022 #8