Radiation burn, or radiation dermatitis, can be a side effect of radiotherapy treatments for cancer. It is estimated that more than 90% of the 4 million Americans receiving radiation therapy treatments will develop radiation burn or radiation dermatitis. Symptoms typically include redness, soreness, pigmentation changes, itching, flaking, peeling, blistering, ulceration, or necrosis.
Prevention of Radiation Dermatitis or Radiation Burns
Nearly 90% of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy experience radiation dermatitis. Unfortunately, patients have been told in the past that there is no consensus treatment option for preventing or managing radiation dermatitis. Thanks to advances in medical technology and keratin bioscience, new treatments for radiation dermatitis are possible. KeraStat® Cream is now available to help manage radiation dermatitis and its symptoms.
How to Treat Radiation Dermatitis or Radiation Burns
According to the Cleveland Clinic, healthcare providers may recommend creams that help treat severe radiation dermatitis or radiation burns. Additionally, advances in medical technology and keratin bioscience have led to new treatment and management options for radiation burn or radiation dermatitis. KeraStat® Cream is now available to help manage radiation dermatitis and its symptoms. KeraStat® Cream supports the management of dry, light, and moderately exuding partial thickness wounds.
Manage Radiation Dermatitis with KeraStat® Cream
KeraStat® Cream is intended to manage dermatology wounds and skin toxicities. These types of wounds and toxicities can include radiation dermatitis that occurs as a side effect of breast cancer radiotherapy treatment. Federal law restricts the sale of KeraStat® Cream to sale by or on the order of a physician. If you are a patient undergoing radiation therapy or who is experiencing radiation dermatitis, consult with your doctor to see if KeraStat® Cream is a good option for you. KeraNetics™ is able to provide resources and educational materials for doctors and other medical professionals.
More Information about Radiation Dermatitis
For more information about Radiation Dermatitis, we recommend reading A Guide to Radiation Dermatitis.
If you are a patient undergoing radiation therapy or who is experiencing radiation dermatitis, consult with your doctor to see if KeraStat® Cream is a good option for you. KeraNetics™ is able to provide resources and educational materials for doctors and other medical professionals.
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