Posts Tagged ‘radiation burns’
Surgery and Treatments Are Over… How Do I Take Care of My Scars ?
Surgery and radiation treatments for cancer are not only a pain (literally), but they can wreak havoc on your skin, and consequently, your self confidence. The pain, peeling and scarring often left behind from radiation-related therapy can be extremely difficult to handle, while vivid post-surgical scars may seem nearly impossible to fade. Fortunately, there are ways to help the healing process while dealing with post-cancer scars, and improve the overall appearance and texture of skin.
To prevent severe damage to skin tissue, we suggest taking care of the affected areas prior to surgery and radiation, as well as in between radiation therapies. (Click here to read our post on natural product suggestions for radiation dermatitis.) (more…)
What You Can Expect from Radiation Treatments
Let’s address the difficult problem of radiation burns. The skin is so fragile, tender and inflamed, that even clothing rubbing against it can be too painful. Radiation burns (or radiation dermatitis) can range from very mild to serious, and involve damage to the outer layer of skin (or occasionally, the inner tissue) due to the high frequency energy of ionizing radiotherapy used for cancer treatment. (more…)
Yummy Indian Food…Did You Know It Can Reduce Skin Damage from Radiation?
If you’ve been lucky enough to escape stomach upset or loss of appetite from cancer treatments, here’s a good reason to visit your favorite Indian Restaurant, or to make your mom’s curried chicken this weekend. The benefits of eating Indian food go beyond the taste buds: did you know these culinary gems can also help reduce skin-tissue damage from radiation burns? (more…)
Oucchhh! Products to Help Cool and Soothe Painful Radiation Burns
Calendula has been proven to help with radiation-induced dermatitis.
You’re so desperate for relief from pain and itching, you may be tempted to apply anything from your bathroom cupboard…but wait! Never use anything on the irritated site without discussing it first with your healthcare provider (whether the product is natural or not). Most doctors suggest skipping all skincare products for at least 4 hours before treatment, but recommend using moisturizers or cooling gels the day after. (Click here for additional specifications.) (more…)
