Posts Tagged ‘shaving’
The Big Hair Scare: Is it Safe to Shave and Wax During Cancer Treatment?
No matter how confident you are, cancer rarely leaves you feeling sexy. But do we really need to feel hairy too? Despite the long list of negative side effects that can impact self image during cancer treatments, many women continue shaving or waxing so they can feel as groomed and gorgeous as before. Many men, as well, keep up their usual shaving habits. It’s important, however, to take some precautions. (Read our post on The Tough Guy’s Guide to Shave During Treatment.) Even after you’ve learned how to be safe, there may be a few habits you’ll need to change during treatment. (more…)
The Tough Guys’ Guide to Shaving During Treatment (Go Stubbly, Man!)
Okay, guys, we know how tough you are, but if you’re going through chemotherapy or radiation, your skin is not. Cancer treatments tend to dry skin and increase its fragility, so that means you need to be a little more careful during your morning shave.
“During treatment,” says Cancerpage.com, “or even weeks after it’s over, you might develop skin changes, including rashes or bumps, tingling, loss of feeling or heightened sensitivity, swelling or even open wounds.” (more…)
