How To Treat A Radiation Burn

Topical Ointments For Pain

When a radiation burn blisters, ulcerates, or forms sores, they can cause a significant amount of pain that is exacerbated by further radiation treatment. Patients can use topical ointments to help numb the pain caused by these wounds. Topical steroids and numbing agents can help patients who have radiation burns in areas that are very sensitive and have frequent contact with bodily fluids. Radiation burns in the pelvic area and nether regions can be excruciating when coming in contact with urine or sweat. Radiation burns that occur in the face and neck can make speaking, eating, and swallowing very difficult because of the amount of movement these activities produce. Radiation burns on the peripheral limbs can be painful for the same reason, especially the delicate skin around and in between the fingers, toes, and joints. Topical ointments can help manage a patient's pain by numbing the area when daily activities become too painful as a result of the radiation burns.

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