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What's the best way to care for your skin after radiation treatments? Is there a good lotion or cream that you can recommend?

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My last radiation treatment was in 2004. However, even after all this time, I still find that the skin dries out much quicker in the radiated areas.

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Aquafor Vitamin E Cream Mederma Radiation Aloe Vera Lotion Topical Cream Skin Cream Radiation Treatment Biafine Silvadene Cream Skin Care

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LeonardFarberMD (Physician - Oncology - Radiation (Verified) ) - 08 / 03 / 2011

There are several skin care options. Some of the topical creams and lotions we recommend include Aquaphor, Biafine, Mederma, and Jean's Cream. We also recommend the use of Aloe Vera (plant or gel) or vitamin E cream. Much of this is individualistic and a matter of comfort.

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KathiKolbPT (Survivor (2 - 5 years)) - 08 / 03 / 2011

During radiation, I found Silvadene creme to be much more soothing than Aquaphor, Aloe or the other items typically recommended, especially for folliculitis, which is an inflammation of the hair follicles in the radiation field. It's a normal occurrence during RT & may be experienced as a rashy inflammation or even some slight weeping drainage as the hair follicles are damaged & the tiny hairs in the area fall out. I was given Silvadene by the rads nurse & it worked like a charm on this, as well as on the extreme inflammation & swelling I experienced in my armpit (axilla).

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member2298 (Survivor (5 - 10 years)) - 11 / 30 / 2011

Jeans Cream is the best. I started with Biafine and found it uneffective. The Jeans Cream was wonderful and did the trick. I have recommended it to many people. It was developed by a woman named Jean and this is her company, no huge pharmecutical companies involved. A small woman-owned and run business.

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DrAttai (Physician - Surgery - Breast (Verified) ) - 11 / 30 / 2011

Our patients have had a lot of success with Udderly Smooth cream - it comes in a big tub - good for elbows and feet, too!

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