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Special skin care for Radiotherapy and pressure sores

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                                             Special skin care for Radiotherapy and pressure sores- Radiation therapy plays an important role in treating cancer. Like medications, radiation therapy can also cause possible side effects. Some of these side effects occur on the skin, but the right skin care during radiation therapy can: 1- Reduce side effects on your skin. 2- Help your skin feel more comfortable during treatment. 3-Allow your skin to recover more quickly after treatment. Here’s how dermatologists recommend that you care for your skin before and after radiation therapy. During radiation therapy: Be gentle and protect your skin You want to start doing the following on the day you begin radiation therapy and continue until you’ve stopped radiation and your skin feels normal. Bathing and shaving:  Skin can become very sensitive ...