Skin changes

ameryan7
ameryan7 Member Posts: 7
in Anal Cancer #1

The skin in the crease between my legs and groin has been darkening, but is suddenly raw, burning and peeling.  I assume this is also a burn from radiation, but should I treat it with the same Radiaplex cream?  I don't see the doctor for 3 days more so I wondered if anyone could answer?

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  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #2
    ameryan7

    I didn't use radioaplex cream, so perhaps I'm not the best person to respond to your question.  However, I would think it would help your new skin issues as long as it can be applied to open wounds.  I don't recall if it's a prescription or not.  If so, the information sheet that came from the pharmacy may tell you what you need to know.  I hope you can get some relief.  If not, I would call the rad onc's office first thing tomorrow a.m. 

  • jcruz
    jcruz Member Posts: 379 Member
    #3
    Call the dr's office

    I didn't use radiaplex cream so I'm not sure if I'm any help.  I would definitely give the dr's office a call first thing tomorrow to ask about using it.  During my treatment I used aquaphor compounded with lidocaine, hydrocortisone and neosporin.  After the last dose of radiation my dr. had me use silvadene on the burns for a few weeks - I healed up pretty well with that.

    I hope you can get some relief.

  • pializ
    pializ Member Posts: 508 Member
    #4
    jcruz said:

    Call the dr's office

    I didn't use radiaplex cream so I'm not sure if I'm any help.  I would definitely give the dr's office a call first thing tomorrow to ask about using it.  During my treatment I used aquaphor compounded with lidocaine, hydrocortisone and neosporin.  After the last dose of radiation my dr. had me use silvadene on the burns for a few weeks - I healed up pretty well with that.

    I hope you can get some relief.

    Ameryan

    I just used salt water in a portable bidet to bathe my burns. Then dried myself using a cool hairdryer. 

  • Marynb
    Marynb Member Posts: 1,118
    #5
    Ameryan
    I agree that you shoudl call the doctor. I never had really open wounds. You want to make sure you are using the right treatment to prevent infection. Hang in there!

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