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Day 2 of radiation yesterday and already blistered!
i have always known my skin was very sensitive but I was hopeful that my skin wouldn’t breakdown with radiation. I changed to dove soap weeks ago as recommended by the breast care nurse and have been ...
Stop using the Dove soap on or around the area use warm water and pat dry.
it is extremely rare to have that reaction on day 2, occasionally we see immediate reddening of skin but never blisters so soon, you do unfortunately seem to have very sensitive skin and there is actually a gene that causes such extreme reactions. How long since you finished chemo? That also plays a factor, you should be at least 3 wks post chemo.
speak to the radiation therapists and the nurses as soon as you arrive at your next appmt. Mepitel unfortunately doesn't seem like an option either.
Moo Goo is a great cream. Our patients in Tassie use "Goulds Radiotherapy Cream" is was developed by a natural pharmacy here, Our patients swear by it, it is expensive and stains clothes yellow however...
it is extremely rare to have that reaction on day 2, occasionally we see immediate reddening of skin but never blisters so soon, you do unfortunately seem to have very sensitive skin and there is actually a gene that causes such extreme reactions. How long since you finished chemo? That also plays a factor, you should be at least 3 wks post chemo.
speak to the radiation therapists and the nurses as soon as you arrive at your next appmt. Mepitel unfortunately doesn't seem like an option either.
Moo Goo is a great cream. Our patients in Tassie use "Goulds Radiotherapy Cream" is was developed by a natural pharmacy here, Our patients swear by it, it is expensive and stains clothes yellow however...