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Has Anyone Noticed Their Skin Becoming Thinner, Since Being Diagnosed?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Charlotte, NC

My dermatologist told me to wash, using my hands instead of a cloth. I didn’t ask him why🤷🏽‍♀️. But I’ve noticed broken skin under my breast (where I had been using a washcloth)😳

January 6, 2023
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I think it’s part MM, chemo, drugs and the fact our systems are not what they used to be.

January 6, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes, our skin gets thinner as we get older, but steriods cause our skin to get thinner than it would have otherwise.

January 24, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

During treatment and maintenance my skin became paper thin. Now at 7 months off All MM Meds, my skin is back to normal. Scratches heal quickly and no unusual bruising.

January 8, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

yes I now get skin tears that are hard to heal frequently even with Good lotion

January 25
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Haven't used a washcloth or bar soap on my body for years.....only on lower privates. Use a body wash as suggested by my dermatologist years ago. Our skin does thin as we age and I'm sure medications don't help either. Hydrate and moisturizer often.

January 6

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