Hand-Foot Syndrome is a side effect of chemotherapy, characteristic for many currently used chemotherapeutics and biological medicines. It starts with tingling sensation, burning and stiffening on the hands and feet surface. Afterwards redness and proceeding pain appears. Other symptoms of that syndrome are: keratinization, desquamation, protrusion and fracture of the skin. Also blisters and ulcers can appear. These symptoms not only influence the life comfort of the patients but also when are very serious can cause lowering of therapeutic dose or even temporary treatment termination. Therefore very important is proper protection of hand and feet to prevent and ease of occurring symptoms of syndrome. It is recommended to avoid strong skin irritating substances like perfumes, forceful washing compounds, hot baths, wearing too tight shoes and excess sun exposure. It is also recommended to regular use of moisturizing and softening creams, which prevent keratinization of the skin, particular those containing urea.
IMMUFEN Onco Hand-Foot Syndrome Cream contains 10% of urea, which intensely moisturizes and softens irritated skin. Additionally contained in the product substances like Omega Plus Complex, Shea butter, silk proteins or Syricalm, lubricate and moisturize skin, so that ensuring protective barrier from harmful external factors. They also create proper environment for natural regenerating processes. Proper moisturizing and lubrication of the skin, decreasing symptoms of itching, burning and tightness.