There’s no clear way to stop a radiation burn from happening. But there’s a lot you can do to take care of your skin if you get one.
It’s important to go extra easy on your skin while it heals. Some things you can do are:Avoid wearing tight or stiff clothes with rough textures over treated skin. Don’t starch your clothes, either.
If your doctor tells you to cover or bandage the treated skin, use tape that’s made for sensitive skin, like paper tape.Don’t use them unless your doctor says it’s OK. These may aggravate your skin.It may be more sensitive to the sun’s rays. If you can, cover the treated area with clothes that have a dark color or built-in UV protection. Also ask your doctor or nurse if you should put
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