I ACCEPT
MY BODY AND SKIN

Your cancer treatment is about to start: you might experience changes in your skin, your hair, your nails, and you may have new questions about your skin care and hygiene routine. This is an important time to take care of yourself, both physically and mentally.

There are many proactive ways to protect and look after your skin during treatment. Dermatologist-approved products are available to take care of your body, face and scalp.

I nurture
My body and skin

Because your skin will change during cancer therapy, now is the right time to take care of yourself, nourish your skin and indulge in moments for yourself. A daily skin care routine will help to improve your skin during treatment. 

At La Roche-Posay, we have been developing dermatologist-approved skin care solutions to soothe, nourish and protect your sensitive skin Before, during and beyond cancer treatment.

FROM DERMATOLOGISTS
AND ONCOLOGISTS

Some cancer treatments, depending on the type of cancer, make the skin more sensitive and fragile. How the skin reacts may vary depending on the type of skin, the nature of the treatment or its duration. During therapy, cancer patients need to know how best to take care of their reactive skin.

To help manage skin toxicities, La Roche-Posay brought together working groups of dermato-oncologists and oncologists that (bold) specialise in dermatological conditions associated with cancer therapy.(end bold)

In 2012, the brand initiated a European working group - the European SKIn Management in Oncology (ESKIMO) - composed of dermatologists and an oncologist specialized in cancer care and the dermatological issues associated to it. After reviewing updated scientific data, the group drew on its medical expertise to develop (bold) recommendations on how to manage cutaneous toxicities with suitable dermocosmetic solutions (end bold), and therefore (bold)improve the quality of life(end bold) of patients during their cancer treatments.

These same recommendations were then (bold)published in renowned peer-reviewed scientific journals.(end bold)
Subsequently, FRESKIMO (FRench SKIn Management in Oncology) - a French work group comprising dermatologists and oncologists - was created. 

I CONNECT
TO MY INNER SELF

As part of supportive care, physical activity, relaxation and talking therapies can help you to re-connect with your inner self and find strength while undergoing cancer treatment.  

You could try dynamic relaxation exercises such as Sophrology, or tailored physical activities like Pilates, which can both contribute to an improvement in your physical and mental outlook. 

You can rely on doctors and other healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists to support you during this time. Cancer support groups are also an essential space for you to network with other cancer patients. Great emotional support can be found by discussing your situation with others that understand.