A member asked:

I had chemo today around 12 today. its 6pm here now. i shaved my facial hair. i washed it with standard soap that they provided after shaving. my skin was kinda red. should i be ok?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Irritation: It sounds like irritation exacerbated by meds received for chemo/ chemo prep/ specifically steroids. Monitor for resolution, if persists have your oncologist take a look at rash, some of newer drugs may cause an acne type facial rash.

Answered 5/20/2020

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