i need some advice iam on my second stage of chemo .this is my second week on capecitabine tablets,and my face is very dry and feels tight ive tried diffrent moisturiesers but cant find one that helps any suggestions?
Hi Dotmac
I’m on capecitabine as well (this is my 24th cycle). I haven’t had any problems with dryness to my face so not really sure what would help - have you asked the hospital? When my feet and hands were very dry (not to the point of cracking) my District Nurse told me about Flexitol and I’ve found it really good (it’s got urea in it!) but not sure whether they do something for the face. It’s an Australian product and you can buy it in Boots.
The other thing is to ask at a pharmacist to see if they have any suggestions?
Good luck!
Pinkdove
Hi Dotmac,
My onc told me to buy some urea cream for my hands and feet as a preventive, but I am not sure if you can use it on your face. At the moment moisturiser for very dry skin seems to be helping.
Best wishes,
Nicky