How can I treat nasal dryness and scabbing from chemo?
Community Member
6 hours agoHow does everyone deal with the dryness and scabbing inside the nose? My oncologist says it’s the chemo drying me out and recommended Vaseline or aquaphor, applied with a Q-Tip, but I also have pretty severe seasonal and environmental allergies. I take multiple different allergy meds and have been for years, way before starting chemo. Now I am dealing with tons of tiny whiteheads inside my nose and it’s so tender and painful. I haven’t found anything yet that won’t cause the white heads but still moisturize enough to not be in tears just from lightly dabbing my nose with a super soft tissue. It’s honestly PAINFUL. Any advice is appreciated!
Community Member
an hour agoThis sounds incredibly uncomfortable and frustrating to deal with on top of everything else. Nasal dryness from chemotherapy is a common challenge, and finding the right balance between moisturizing and avoiding irritation can take some trial and error. Some community members have found gentle saline rinses helpful, while others prefer humidifiers or different types of nasal moisturizers - it might be worth discussing these options with your care team to see what could work best with your allergies and current situation.
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