R1and r2 cream did any one use this during treatment?

Tybtym
Tybtym Member Posts: 41
in Anal Cancer #1
Trying to find what might help during radiation. My doctor said this might help. Does anyone have any thoughts or comments on creams to soothe the skin.

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  • eihtak
    eihtak Member Posts: 1,473 Member
    #2
    Radiation Burn
    There are a lot of different creams people use but what worked best for me was Dermoplast Spray...it can be bought OTC and is usually prescribed to sooth after childbirth. It was great because I didn't have to touch the sore area and just sprayed it on several times a day. Good luck to you I know it can be a hard time but it won't last for ever and we all get through it so can understand.
  • mxperry220
    mxperry220 Member Posts: 496 Member
    #3
    Aquaphor
    Aquaphor worked the best for me. It is an over the counter ointment you buy at Target or drug stores. I use other prescription ointments but this seemed to work the best for me even though it is rather greasy.
  • Dog Girl
    Dog Girl Member Posts: 100
    #4
    Creams
    During the worst of my burns I used Silverdene (sp?) which is a rx. And I also swore by
    (and still use) Aquaphor which you can get at the drugstore, Target, Walmart, etc... Make sure you remove all creams before your rad tx as they can exacerbate burns if left on skin.
    I always took it with me and I would put it on at the rad center after tx.
  • RoseC
    RoseC Member Posts: 559
    #5
    I was given silvadene too
    I was given silvadene too (by the hospital) and used Aquaphor. I like the idea of the Dermoblast though, because it's a spray - that area gets quite sore and burned at the end of treatment and for a couple of weeks after. A spray sounds easier to apply than the creams.
  • Gulamin
    Gulamin Member Posts: 134
    #6
    RoseC said:

    I was given silvadene too
    I was given silvadene too (by the hospital) and used Aquaphor. I like the idea of the Dermoblast though, because it's a spray - that area gets quite sore and burned at the end of treatment and for a couple of weeks after. A spray sounds easier to apply than the creams.

    Guinot worked for me
    I used guinot cream. My skin never broke down or cracked. I used it right after treatment (you are not allowed to put anything before the treatment) and several times after that. I took bath and reapplied after. This cream was designed by Guinot for burn victims and it really worked for me. You can get it at www.advancedbeautycare.com and its the Guinot Longue Vie Cellulaire if you are interested. Worked wonders for me. The doc told me that he had not seen such good skin before BUT then we are all different and you are not really sure what makes it work at the end.
  • Tybtym
    Tybtym Member Posts: 41
    #7
    eihtak said:

    Radiation Burn
    There are a lot of different creams people use but what worked best for me was Dermoplast Spray...it can be bought OTC and is usually prescribed to sooth after childbirth. It was great because I didn't have to touch the sore area and just sprayed it on several times a day. Good luck to you I know it can be a hard time but it won't last for ever and we all get through it so can understand.

    Spray
    I just have to put it out there and ask. Did you have to spray this on the anal area? I just don't know what to expect, I guess it's better to ask than wonder.
  • eihtak
    eihtak Member Posts: 1,473 Member
    #8
    Tybtym said:

    Spray
    I just have to put it out there and ask. Did you have to spray this on the anal area? I just don't know what to expect, I guess it's better to ask than wonder.

    Spray
    It is hard to know what to expect. Yes I did spray it on the anal area (need to do kind of a twist to reach) but also my entire vaginal area was burned too. I did have some pelvic lymph node involvement so don't know if that will be the case for you. Again it was so easy to use and worked great. I also wore a thin pad everyday because of some drainage from the sore area so you could apply ointment or spray to that if you can position it just right. It will take some trial and error but you will find what works best for you.
  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #9
    Gulamin said:

    Guinot worked for me
    I used guinot cream. My skin never broke down or cracked. I used it right after treatment (you are not allowed to put anything before the treatment) and several times after that. I took bath and reapplied after. This cream was designed by Guinot for burn victims and it really worked for me. You can get it at www.advancedbeautycare.com and its the Guinot Longue Vie Cellulaire if you are interested. Worked wonders for me. The doc told me that he had not seen such good skin before BUT then we are all different and you are not really sure what makes it work at the end.

    Creams for burns
    I used aquaphor until the burns intensified, then my doc prescribed Silver Sulfadiazine. Some people have used Domeboro too.

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