Skin Irritation After Radiotherapy: How Long Will It Last?
Radiation dermatitis or radiation-induced skin reaction (RISR) usually lasts about 2-4 weeks.
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Radiation dermatitis or radiation-induced skin reaction (RISR) usually lasts about 2-4 weeks.
Chemotherapy is a life-enhancing treatment, but it does unfortunately come with some side-effects. We have a look through what those might be, and how you can help keep your skin...
The side-effects of chemotherapy on skin can present as different kinds of rash, but what do they look like?
You may notice changes to your skin’s texture, colour and general condition around chemotherapy; although these can be distressing and sometimes painful, there are practical things you can do to...
Your skin is likely to need some extra gentle care during and after chemotherapy, so it’s important to find skincare that will nourish and soothe, without irritating dry or sore skin.
Rashes associated with chemotherapy are very common and come in various different forms. While they’re obviously worrying and uncomfortable, they are usually not dangerous.
Rashes associated with chemotherapy can make a difficult experience even harder to cope with, but what you can put on to soothe your inflamed skin?
It’s common for people undergoing chemotherapy to develop a rash during or after treatment. Although chemo rashes can be painful and distressing, they shouldn’t be taken as a bad sign;...
Chemo can cause your skin to become fragile and sensitive, so it’s really important that you treat it very carefully during and after your treatment. It can be very hard...
Most people undergoing radiotherapy suffer skin irritation to a greater or lesser extent, unfortunately. Symptoms range from soreness, inflammation, sensitivity, itchiness and rashes, to burns and ulcers in more severe cases.
Most cancer treatments affect the skin in one way or another; symptoms range from fairly mild to very distressing and uncomfortable, but there are things you can do to make...
One of the most common side-effects of chemo or radiotherapy is horribly uncomfortable and sensitive skin.