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I'm on chemio and my skin is so dry what is the reasons for this? i'm taking cytoxan, (cyclophosphamide) thank you

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Dry skin and Chemo: Chemotherapy destroys The Bad and the Good cells in the skin. It also depletes the ability of your follicles to produce sebum (natural moisturizer). you can try Lac-Hydrin lotion over the counter for skin rehydration.

Answered 1/12/2017

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