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22 Feb 20, 08:48 PM |
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Post-radiotherapy suntan cream suggestions
Could anybody recommend a suntan lotion for particularly sensitive skin?
I’m due to start radiotherapy in the next 3 weeks and while I’m trying to prep my skin I’m expecting it to become sore. I plan on keeping the area as covered as possible but just in case anyone had any recommendations. My oncologist has given me one created by a consultant but it has poor reviews which is putting me off spending so much money. TIA
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22 Feb 20, 08:55 PM |
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I have used ultrasun-just advice for the radiotherapy make sure you use plenty of aloe Vera and moisturise more than you think! My skin split and got infected, due to not applying enough.
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22 Feb 20, 09:00 PM |
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I just use normal sunscreen, high factor.
Good luck with the radiotherapy, I used Aveeno (the blue one for really dry skin) and was lucky to get away with just pink skin and itching towards the end of the treatment. |
22 Feb 20, 09:07 PM |
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Good luck with your rads, my skin did burn black and then peeled when I had mine, it wasn't pleasant at the time.
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22 Feb 20, 09:16 PM |
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I also used Aveeno as it was most recommended by the McMillan nurses & radiotherapists. It did take a long time for the redness to disappear though.
One tip I was given, was to put the cream on, immediately after treatment - before you get dressed & also, wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes. I found the Souluxe sports range from Matalan to be good for this. Hope your treatment goes well. X |
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22 Feb 20, 09:30 PM |
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Thank you all. I’ve been using aveeno twice a day and bought some aloe Vera gel. I’m just nervous with it being so close to my trip although my consultant is trying to get me in earlier than planned. I’m a nurse so can manage the burns and any wounds but, it’s knowing I could come out the other side unscathed with some good preparation and wishful thinking!
I’ve even bought long sleeve swimsuits just in case it’s all okay and I can enjoy the water parks. I’ll grab some ultra sun and my normal sunscreen (I’m a high factor user anyway) and hopefully will be fine. Failing that, I’ll just end up with the whole selection from Walmart. Thank you again!
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22 Feb 20, 09:35 PM |
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Not related to sun as such, but I had extremely sore burned skin on the underside of my breast after radiotherapy. An aloe vera gel which is as near to 100% Aloe is so good. I was in so much pain and this started working from the first application, such a relief! I got one from Holland and Barratt which was 99.9% aloe, the other percent being tea tree oil.
Good luck for everything. |
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22 Feb 20, 11:47 PM |
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22 Feb 20, 11:49 PM |
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My dermatologist recommended Altruist to me which has been created by a dermatologist. It gets great reviews on Amazon.
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22 Feb 20, 11:49 PM |
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Aveeno also make a high factor sunscreen you can get it on Amazon
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