Xerosis is one of the most common adverse events in patients treated with new cancer therapies and chemotherapies, such as multi-kinase inhibitors and more specifically, immunological checkpoint inhibitors used in the treatment of several cancers. Xerosis appears as a result of a deterioration of the stratum corneum which results in a reduction of the hydric power of the skin. It reaches the trunk and limbs, with an incidence of 4-35%, and gradually disappears after the end of treatment. Preventive targeted educational action is essential before initiation of cancer treatment. Once the xerosis is installed, the management is based on the use of emollients to contribute to the hydric correction of the skin. In the case of inflammation or associated infection, the administration of topical corticosteroids and / or local or oral antibiotic therapy is prescribed. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the cosmetic product (balm) on the improvement of xerosis induced by systemic anticancer treatments, in participants receiving targeted educational action compared to a control group. Clinical, biological and biometrological assessments will be performed to characterized the effects in both induced xerosis and associated signs and symptoms. Each group will include 40 participants.
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Timeframe: Change from baseline to 3 weeks or 4 weeks later according to the frequency of participant's oncologic received treatment, for each group, on the entire body