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Dermatological Care for my Face

Prepare, nourish and protect your face from the effects of your cancer therapy in order to feel at your best during your treatment.

Looking at a list of side effects can seem daunting; it is important to remember that you will not experience every one of them. You may know hair loss, your nails may start to flake, your skin might become dry and itchy, and La Roche Posay has options to soothe and protect your skin.

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Update Date: 13 Jul 2026

DERMATOLOGICAL CARE FOR MY FACE BEFORE AND DURING CANCER TREATMENTS

By now, your doctor will have discussed your upcoming cancer treatment options. Depending on which cancer treatment you are receiving (radiotherapy, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy…), your body may go through different changes.

When certain therapies kill cancerous cells, they can also affect healthy cells and damaging your skin along the way.

Prepare, nourish and protect your face from the effects of your cancer therapy in order to feel at your best during your treatment.

Looking at a list of side effects can seem daunting; it is important to remember that you will not experience every one of them.

You may know hair loss, your nails may start to flake, your skin might become dry and itchy, and La Roche Posay has options to soothe and protect your skin.

  • SOFT CLEANSING FOR YOUR FACE: DISCOVER TOLERIANE DERMO CLEANSER
  • SOOTHE AND RESTORE SENSITIVE AREAS: DISCOVER CICAPLAST BALM B5
  • FIND THE CARE YOU NEED

    MORE THAN 80% OF PATIENTS* SUFFERING FROM CANCER DEVELOP CUTANEOUS SIDE EFFECTS LINKED TO THE DIFFERENT TREATMENTS

    Charles C, et al. Impact of cutaneous toxicity associated with targeted therapies on quality of life. Results of a longitudinal exploratory study. Bulletin du Cancer. March 2013;100(3):213-22.

    OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

    Since 1975 it has been La Roche-Posay’s mission to support those who suffer from sensitive or weakened skin to improve their daily comfort and quality of life.


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