Mepitel and Mepilex, What is the difference?
I have just started Radiotherapy. Has anyone had good success with either of these dressings? Does anyone know the difference between these 2 dressings?
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I did know but I'm dragging the memories out these days but a quick search shows that it appears to limit moist desquamation. What is that you may ask? Definition: Moist desquamation is a description of the clinical pattern seen as a consequence of radiation exposure where the skin thins and then begins to weep because of loss of integrity of the epithelial barrier and decreased oncotic pressure.
I can say that it was very effective for me and I did appreciate being able to take it off on the weekend - in fact, the nurses at RAH strongly advised me to take it off but to really care for the skin during that time.
If @JoeyLiz is reading this, she may be able to give you a more accurate answer.
I can say that it was very effective for me and I did appreciate being able to take it off on the weekend - in fact, the nurses at RAH strongly advised me to take it off but to really care for the skin during that time.
If @JoeyLiz is reading this, she may be able to give you a more accurate answer.