lotions for skin burns

needhope1
needhope1 Member Posts: 29
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
My husband starts his first of 35 radiation treatments today...should he be putting lotion on before he gets any kinds of burns on his neck or only after any irritation occurs?

What lotions/medications have you been prescribed for the radiation burns?

Thanks.
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  • train-nut
    train-nut Member Posts: 101
    #2
    Lotion
    The techs where your husband receives his radiation can probably suggest a particular lotion and the best time to apply it. I used Aquafor after every zap. I was cautioned not to apply it immediately prior to treatment. Worked really well...no burns. My best to you and your husband. Rich
  • amawdsley
    amawdsley Member Posts: 4
    #3
    Pure Aloe
    We were told to use pure aloe only. It is best to do it immediatly after the treatment and make sure the area is clean and dry before treatment. Some ingredients can cause severe reactions and the radiation is bad enough.
  • jkinobay
    jkinobay Member Posts: 298 Member
    #4
    Emu Oil, believe it or not
    My Rad Oncol suggested it and I had also talked to other Rad patients that had used it. I used it AFTER treatments religously and never had more than a mild sunburn effect.

    Sounds crazy perhaps, but it really worked for many of us. And no, I don't sell it or have stock in anyone who does. JK
  • Artray
    Artray Member Posts: 24
    #5
    jkinobay said:

    Emu Oil, believe it or not
    My Rad Oncol suggested it and I had also talked to other Rad patients that had used it. I used it AFTER treatments religously and never had more than a mild sunburn effect.

    Sounds crazy perhaps, but it really worked for many of us. And no, I don't sell it or have stock in anyone who does. JK

    When the treated area got
    When the treated area got really bad we started using Biafine which we got from the radiation dept...it worked wonders on clearing up the 'bad' area after we finished (even though it said apply 2x daily I did it 3-4x daily!) and after it cleared up we went back to the pure aloe jelly, which he says soothes the area. He still has some major skin damage on the side where the good tissue was...don't know if there's anything to clear that up???
  • joelrk35
    joelrk35 Member Posts: 1
    #6
    Lotions for skin burn

    I am using Jean's Cream which is about 80% aloe plus some vitamins. I have finished 19 treatments out of 30 for a Paratid tumor. I am getting some reddness on my neck but not on my face. I started using it from day 1. I apply immediately after a treatment and again before going to bed. I wash any residual cream off before going to get a treatment. I do not have any discomfort from the burn as of this time. I am sure there are other aloe products out there that will work as well. I was warned not to use any aloe product that has any alcohol in it. My doctor also reccommended Aquaphor as an alternative to aloe but I found it very greasey.

  • bebo12249
    bebo12249 Member Posts: 181 Member
    edited November 2016 #7
    I used alervero gel I bought

    I used alervero gel I bought from Amazon, brand Earths Daughter. I also had 35 treatments, and it prevented burns... Applied within 20 minutes of each treatment, after..

  • Fire34
    Fire34 Member Posts: 365
    #8
    My wife

    My wife used Aquaphor and neosporin, then she wrapped my necks with saran wrap, I know that sounds wierd but I received good second degree burns almost third degree from the radiation. This was after treatment not during. Worked like a charm my necks is still as soft as a babies bottom. As others have said I recieved twice daily radaition so I was unable to put on any lotion between treatments. I am 7 years out Wishes & prayers

    Dave

  • MJG1
    MJG1 Member Posts: 137 Member
    #9
    Skin and Lotions

    My husband started applying the lotions the first week of Rads.  The Dr. gives one for day time and another for night time  (Aquaphor).  Do not apply right before treatment though...I think the neck is supposed to be free of any lotions for 3 hours before treatment.  We have also used Oley Reginerist as another H&N patient recommended it, but mostly we use what the dr. said to use.  My husband has had 24 of 35 rads and it's not been an easy road. 

  • danc1962
    danc1962 Member Posts: 11
    edited November 2016 #10
    I used Aquaphor during the

    I used Aquaphor during the treatments. I applied it after each treatment once I started to see some burning effects. That was about two weeks in. I did 35 radiation treatments like most with six chemo treatments. The last week of radiation and now, 1 and1)2 weeks out, I am using a 1 percent silver sulfadiazine cream that my radiation oncologist prescribed for me. It is very soothing and pulls the burn out quickly. Instructions were to apply twice daily and like most, I used it more often than that. I feel like I have reduced the effects and am healing quickly. There are no burns now but still a little heat. I still use the cream. Good luck. Stay tough. Dan

  • Barbr1615
    Barbr1615 Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2018 #11
    Fire34 said:

    My wife

    My wife used Aquaphor and neosporin, then she wrapped my necks with saran wrap, I know that sounds wierd but I received good second degree burns almost third degree from the radiation. This was after treatment not during. Worked like a charm my necks is still as soft as a babies bottom. As others have said I recieved twice daily radaition so I was unable to put on any lotion between treatments. I am 7 years out Wishes & prayers

    Dave

    radiation burns

    Hi Dave! Thanks! Did your wife use Neosporin Ointment or Neosporin Cream with the Aquaphor?

     

  • Barbr1615
    Barbr1615 Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2018 #12
    MJG1 said:

    Skin and Lotions

    My husband started applying the lotions the first week of Rads.  The Dr. gives one for day time and another for night time  (Aquaphor).  Do not apply right before treatment though...I think the neck is supposed to be free of any lotions for 3 hours before treatment.  We have also used Oley Reginerist as another H&N patient recommended it, but mostly we use what the dr. said to use.  My husband has had 24 of 35 rads and it's not been an easy road. 

    Radiation Burns

    Thanks!

  • Barbr1615
    Barbr1615 Member Posts: 7
    #13
    train-nut said:

    Lotion
    The techs where your husband receives his radiation can probably suggest a particular lotion and the best time to apply it. I used Aquafor after every zap. I was cautioned not to apply it immediately prior to treatment. Worked really well...no burns. My best to you and your husband. Rich

    Thanks!

    Thanks!

  • Barbr1615
    Barbr1615 Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2018 #14
    Artray said:

    When the treated area got
    When the treated area got really bad we started using Biafine which we got from the radiation dept...it worked wonders on clearing up the 'bad' area after we finished (even though it said apply 2x daily I did it 3-4x daily!) and after it cleared up we went back to the pure aloe jelly, which he says soothes the area. He still has some major skin damage on the side where the good tissue was...don't know if there's anything to clear that up???

    Radiation Burns

    Thanks!

  • Barbr1615
    Barbr1615 Member Posts: 7
    #15
    Fire34 said:

    My wife

    My wife used Aquaphor and neosporin, then she wrapped my necks with saran wrap, I know that sounds wierd but I received good second degree burns almost third degree from the radiation. This was after treatment not during. Worked like a charm my necks is still as soft as a babies bottom. As others have said I recieved twice daily radaition so I was unable to put on any lotion between treatments. I am 7 years out Wishes & prayers

    Dave

    Thanks!

    Thanks!

  • Barbr1615
    Barbr1615 Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2018 #16
    danc1962 said:

    I used Aquaphor during the

    I used Aquaphor during the treatments. I applied it after each treatment once I started to see some burning effects. That was about two weeks in. I did 35 radiation treatments like most with six chemo treatments. The last week of radiation and now, 1 and1)2 weeks out, I am using a 1 percent silver sulfadiazine cream that my radiation oncologist prescribed for me. It is very soothing and pulls the burn out quickly. Instructions were to apply twice daily and like most, I used it more often than that. I feel like I have reduced the effects and am healing quickly. There are no burns now but still a little heat. I still use the cream. Good luck. Stay tough. Dan

    Radiation Burns

    Thanks!!

     

  • Barbr1615
    Barbr1615 Member Posts: 7
    #17
    danc1962 said:

    I used Aquaphor during the

    I used Aquaphor during the treatments. I applied it after each treatment once I started to see some burning effects. That was about two weeks in. I did 35 radiation treatments like most with six chemo treatments. The last week of radiation and now, 1 and1)2 weeks out, I am using a 1 percent silver sulfadiazine cream that my radiation oncologist prescribed for me. It is very soothing and pulls the burn out quickly. Instructions were to apply twice daily and like most, I used it more often than that. I feel like I have reduced the effects and am healing quickly. There are no burns now but still a little heat. I still use the cream. Good luck. Stay tough. Dan

    Radiation Burns

    Thanks!!

     

  • grace2017
    grace2017 Member Posts: 28
    #18
    My Guys

    I came across the company, My Girls, online and ordered My Guys cream.  It was awesome for my husband's neck.  He said it went on so much more smoothly than any other cream he tried.  At some points, he put it on five times a day.  His skin never blistered.  The company is called My Girls because they also make creams for breast cancer radiation skin issues.  I kept meaning to share this tip, so I was glad to see this thread!  Here's the site:  http://mygirlscream.com/radiation-burn-care/

  • AnotherSurvivor
    AnotherSurvivor Member Posts: 384 Member
    #19
    Aquaphor was specifically

    Aquaphor was specifically created to help with the burns from radiation treatment.  Yes, it can be sort of oily and unpleasant, but it is effective.  You want no substance on the tissue before treatment, it will just get hit by the rad, but I would get a couple of the smaller tubes of Aquaphor and have them distributed around your living space, so it's an easy reach.  I applied mine within minutes of completing each treatment and managed to avoid any burning until the last 5 treatments.  Now at over a year post treatment I am back to using it multiple times per day to help maintain the skin in the target area.  It looks to me now (at one year post) that I have a low level permanent need to treat that area with extra care. 

  • dwp155
    dwp155 Member Posts: 30
    edited January 2018 #20
    Radiation Burns

    I iced with a gel bag for 15 minutes after each treatment, then 7 minerals aloe vera gel (Amazon).  When the gel dried I applied Aquaphor or Calendula Ointment (Amazon).  I treated 3 times a day switching between the 2 for the final application.  42 treatments no burn or pealing and I started the 1st day.

  • annapurna
    annapurna Member Posts: 6 Member
    edited February 2020 #21
    Collar for Lary Tube and Radiation Burn

    My husband's neck now shows signes of radiation burn (after 28 treatments, 1 week to go!). I put SSD 1% Silver Silfadiazine Cream on the burns, but since he is wearing a lary tube, the collar rubs on the neck and the cream does not stay on. Is it safe to spend a few days without the lary tube, or will his stoma shrink? And if yes, what would happen next?

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