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Diarrhea: Cancer-related causes and how to cope
What if dietary changes don't work?
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What causes diarrhea in people with cancer?
When should you call your doctor?
Talking about diarrhea
What can you do?
Take care of your skin
Can medications help?
Take care of your skin
Frequent, watery stools can take a toll on the skin in your anal area. Wash with warm water, or use baby wipes or bathroom wipes to clean the area, and be sure to gently dry the area too.
Water-repellent ointments, such as those that contain petroleum jelly, also can help keep skin irritation to a minimum. Apply after you've cleaned and dried the skin in your anal area.
