TLDR Dermatologists should focus on restoring skin health and well-being in cancer survivors.
Advances in cancer treatment have improved survival rates, but chronic skin issues from therapies can persist, affecting quality of life. This review highlights the importance of dermatology in post-cancer skin health, emphasizing the need for strategies that go beyond symptom management to restore skin function, reduce inflammation, support the microbiome, and enhance psychosocial well-being. Despite the potential of treatments like photobiomodulation, strong clinical evidence is still needed. Dermatologists are crucial in shifting care towards preventive and rehabilitative approaches to improve long-term outcomes for cancer survivors.
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