This review is a concise summary of skin care in cancer therapy. It is intended as an educational
resource for healthcare professionals involved in the field of oncology. The review discusses the
adverse effects of systemic chemotherapy and radiotherapy on the skin and the supportive skin care
necessary, with a focus on over-the-counter products. Expert commentaries by Associate Professors Pablo Fernández-Peñas (Sydney) and Marius Rademaker (Hamilton) discuss the different types of
cutaneous toxicities and their management from a clinical practice standpoint. This review does not
cover allergic type cutaneous adverse reactions.
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