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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Does Chemotherapy Affect Your Skin?
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...
What Do Chemo Rashes Look Like?
The side-effects of chemotherapy on skin can present as different kinds of rash, but what do they look like?
How Can I Take Care Of My Skin During Chemo?
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...
What Is The Best Lotion For Chemo Patients?
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.
How Long Does It Take For Chemo Rash To Go Away?
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.
What Can You Put On Chemo Rash?
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?
What Is Chemo Rash?
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;...
How Safe Are Most Skincare Products For Chemo?
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...
How To Prevent Radiotherapy Burns And Radiation Dermatitis
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.
What Are The Side-Effects Of Chemotherapy On Skin?
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...
Avoiding Skin Irritants After Chemo/Radiotherapy
One of the most common side-effects of chemo or radiotherapy is horribly uncomfortable and sensitive skin.
