Side effects related to the skin, and skin derivatives such as hair, nails, glands and receptors.
skin rash or severe burn after limited exposure to the sun; redness similar to a sunburn; swelling; a sensation of tingling or burning; hand and feet sensitive to touch; tightness of the skin; thick calluses; blisters on the palms and soles; calluses; blisters; chronic wounds; pressure ulcers or bed sores; nail changes; peeling skin; itching; dry skin; rashes; hair loss; pimples; red bumps; tenderness; pale skin; tender sores inside the nose; cracking of the fingertips; increased facial hair growth; bruising; abnormal thickening of the outer layer of the skin.
The following health professionals can help with Integumentary side effects. Follow the links below to learn more.
Naturopath:
Naturopaths provide a complimentary medicine, by employing a wide array of “”natural”” treatments, including herbal medicine, diet and lifestyle counselling.
Evidence:
Controlled trials provide positive evidence for homeopathy in both seborrheic dermatitis and radiotherapy-induced dermatitis.
Yoga Instructor:
Yoga Instructors teach a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.
Evidence:
Stretching of the skin during asanas causes stimulation of the skin cells. This results in firmer healthier skin.