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Common Skin Disorders/Conditions for Cancer Patients
Alopecia-
Hair loss associated with chemotherapeutic drugsDermatitis-
A generalized term for skin that experiences an inflammatory, red, itchy raised rash.Edema-
Swelling or puffiness of the skin caused by an increase in interstitial fluidErythema–
Skin that appears inflamed and redErythrodysesthesia (hand-foot syndrome)-
Irritation, cracking and peeling of the skin on hands and feet.Fissures–
A small cut, similar to a paper cut, or break in the skin (without cause)Hyperpigmentation-
A deepening or darkening of the pigment in the skin causing a blotchiness or uneven skin coloration. This can also happen to nailsRadiation fibrosis–
Scar tissue resulting from radiation therapyRadiation recall–
A reaction to previously irradiated skin when chemotherapy is provided; the area that had been radiation often resembles a severe sunburn- that area itches, appears red and may even experienced a burning sensation.Telangiectasia–
Dilated, surface blood vessels that appear as red, purple or blue spots on the skin. They are commonly found on the face, upper chest or neck.Xerosis–
Dry skin
