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What moisturizers were most effective during radiation? And what creams worked best on scar tissue?
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What moisturizers were most effective during radiation? And what creams worked best on scar tissue?
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Hello! My radiation oncologist prescribed Silvadene and it was wonderful!!
Seconding Silvadene for relief from the pain! Also, calendula and Aquafir for skin protection.
The calendula and Aquafir would stay on top of my skin protecting it for hours, so I bought some super silky blouses from Goodwill that I didn't mind getting stained so I could always have lotion..
I have Swedish/Irish skin but was able to go the full 35 rounds without blistering.
My oncologist recommended Calendula too- I had 15 rounds of radiation on left breast. But prior to I had a lumpectomy and reconstruction on both breasts. I was 60 at time of treatment. My doctor had to call in a prescription cream to heal my skin( I’m forgetting name now) after radiation. I also had radiation during summer time. The prescription cream healed up the “sunburn” look quickly. I had a very hard time going out in the heat that summer. My breasts just needed to be inside and cool.
*everyone’s skin is different