Facial hair removal cream

Can I use facial hair removal cream when going through chemotherapy? 

  • Hello and thanks for your enquiry,

    Some chemotherapy drugs can cause an increase in skin sensitivity during the treatment course. So, do ask your team about the likelihood of this based on your specific treatment plan. They may have some useful feedback to give. As with most skin products during any chemotherapy treatment, it is wise anyway, to apply a very small amount onto skin to begin with, and see that it is tolerated by the skin first, like a skin patch test. Also, sometimes products have to be applied less frequently than usual. Using PH balanced gentle gentle face cleanser and moisturizers can help maintain good skin health.

    This time of year, wrap up with a scarf when outside, as temperature extremes such as cold, can make the skin more reactive too.

    I hope this helps,

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

  • Hello Vanda, thanks for your advice I will confirm with my cancer team.