I received 8 weeks daily radiation plus 8 weeks of chemo for vulvar cancer 3 years ago. You don’t realize the after effects from radiation can last a long time, even a life time. I was recently diagnosed with chronic radiation dermatitis. I have had lichen sclerosis for about 25 years that led to the cancer. My radiology oncologist suggested during treatment a gel called StrataXRT that was developed in Switzerland. It really helped me. I just asked her for another prescription for the gel. It is difficult to find in the US however can be purchased through a pharmacy called ProModRx located in Florida. The gel is really expensive however the pharmacy will only charge $89 if not covered by insurance. More information of the product can be found at Stratpharma. I am amazed that more radiation patients don’t know about the
gel.

I also am using various topical steroids but they burn. My doctor recommended combining the steroid with topical zinc or Vaseline that acts as a protectant but I hope I can soon replace with StrataXRT.

Hope this is a help.