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    Glossary Skin Toxicities

    adverse skin reactions from medications or environmental exposures

    Skin toxicities refer to adverse reactions or damage to the skin caused by certain medications, treatments, or environmental exposures. These can include rashes, dryness, itching, redness, and more severe conditions like blistering or peeling. In the context of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or targeted therapies, skin toxicities are common side effects that can significantly impact a patient's quality of life and may require medical management.

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    1. GHK-Cu Copper peptide used in skin and hair cosmetics
    2. Vitamin D Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement
    3. Peppermint herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
    4. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
    5. Dexpanthenol Provitamin B5, a moisturiser in hair and skin products