Women w/breast cancer experiencing burned skin from chemo?

Just to clarify--is the burning from chemo or radiation? If radiation, that is often a side effect. My radiologist's office gave me two different free samples of cream. I'd start by asking the doctor's office first because they might suggest a combo or a thicker prescription cream. They should be responsive to the dry skin complaint. Plain aloe vera, either in tube or from a fresh leaf, also helped me. It sounds like your aunt might be feeling nothing helps, and as you say, skeptical. But there are stronger creams, and she might need to use frequently.

@2herbalteasanchatter if indeed this is from radiation, I agree with @mir123
I would also add that talking to her doctor is beneficial because if there is an actual burn developing they have a gel bandage that is amazing. Typically radiation patients see a tech every day but not the doctor, but they can request it if they have a problem.
Do you see your aunt regularly? Understanding that some women are very sensitive about these treatments, can you encourage her to talk to her team about this?

It’s radiation. I will suggest aloe vera. Thank you for your response.

I had 37 radiation treatments for breast cancer. The area was about 8” x 12”. Used calendula cream (Amazon) for about the first 25 treatments then the burn got severe and they prescribed silvadene cream for me that burn patients use. The open wounds healed up within a month after treatment. Skin was dark there for about 6 months. All back to normal now except dry skin in that area so I still need to moisturize. That was 4 years ago.

I had 33 radiation treatments on right breast. I used Udderly Smooth (available on Amazon) because I loved how easily it went on tender, damaged skin. It's also non-greasy. But more importantly than what you use is how often you use it. You can't have it on during treatment, but I applied it right after and applied it 4 times a day. I had no issues except for one time when bathing I scrubbed a little too aggressively with a washcloth. Another thing I did was to use Johnson & Johnson Baby Wash instead of my usual shower gel. I got compliments from my radiation techs for the condition of my skin.

Thank you.

If you have trouble finding pure aloe vera locally, it can be ordered online. I used Aloderma, 99% pure aloe vera gel, and it really helped. One friend kept it in the refrigerator for extra cooling power!