Posts by Robert Harris75

mistyjackal842 said:If you're dealing with sensitive skin that's prone to sores, honestly, just grab the standard Bepanthen cream from the drugstore—it’s way better than that "plus" version, which seems to have some kind of deficiency that actually irritates the skin. Another great option is that lanolin-based Hypo cream you can pick up at Muller. It’s definitely cheaper, though I still think the regular Bepanthen is slightly superior. That Hypo cream is also super handy for applying to the back of a bedridden patient since it absorbs quickly and doesn't leave a greasy mess behind. It's a total lifesaver compared to that heavy, oily Nivea lotion. For treating legs on someone who isn't mobile, my go-to has always been that blue Muller cream in the round plastic tub. It’s a bit richer, but it still sinks in really easily.

Thanks!👍

Betty Ramos16 said:Hey there! I wasn't actually on that specific treatment plan, but I did use Immufen cream as a preventative measure specifically for this issue. I'm honestly not 100% sure if it's safe to put on skin that's already broken or irritated, though. Immufen contains 10% urea along with some other extra ingredients.

There’s also a much cheaper, "standard" alternative to that fancy cream—I actually got my hands on a foot cream containing 10% urea as a gift once. It worked wonders for my aunt, even though her oncologists told her they didn't have anything at all to help with it (her issues were a bit milder than what we're talking about). Anyway, nobody ever officially advised us to use creams, and I really don't know how smart it is to apply them to damaged skin. You should definitely ask around, though. It’s such a shame you can't get this kind of info right when treatment starts; it's a total mystery why most doctors aren't clued in on this... If you look at US medical sites, they rave about using urea specifically to prevent hand-foot syndrome, especially while on capecitabine therapy.

Yeah, I've heard about that Immufen cream, but I haven't been able to track it down. The folks at the pharmacy tell me it's just not available here in the States... So, I ended up grabbing a different cream that has 10% urea instead.
Exactly! Creams like that are supposed to be used as a preventative measure for hand-foot syndrome, yet the oncologists don't say a single word about it... 🤦

Hey everyone!
I was wondering if anyone here has dealt with something similar and might be able to offer some advice:

My mom is currently undergoing chemotherapy with capecitabine, and she’s dealing with some pretty intense hand-foot syndrome. Her feet are bright red and inflamed, and she has a few shallow sores that bleed occasionally. But honestly, the worst part for her is how much those little wounds sting and burn. It seems to calm down just a tiny bit during her off-weeks, but otherwise, the discomfort is constant. Her oncologist basically told us there isn't much they can do and that this is just part of the process.
Does anyone know of anything—creams, treatments, or even just tips—that could actually help soothe the symptoms or speed up the healing of those sores?

Thanks so much!