Healing the skin and keeping it healthy are of primary importance both in preventing further damage and enhancing the patient's quality of life. Key factors are proper bathing and the application of lubricants, such as creams or ointments, within 3 minutes of bathing. A lukewarm bath helps to cleanse and moisturize the skin without drying it excessively.
What is radiodermatitis

Skin Care :: What is radiodermatitis
Radiodermatitis is a skin disease associated with prolonged exposure to radiation.
It is most commonly found in people working in the medical field who worked extensively with imaging devices.
New cases are less common now than they were at the advent of these technologies, as the long term impact of radiation is better understood.
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Skin Care :: What is radiodermatitis published at
SpiritIndia on Friday, February 3, 2006)