What are some precautions to be taken during radiation therapy that can reduce skin irritation?

Here are some tips to reduce skin irritation

• Keep skin clean and dry– it is more common that due to immunocompromised state and due to constant radiation therapy the skin may become dehydrated and dry.
• Use mild shampoo– Harsh chemicals in shampoo may worsen the skin condition accompanied dryness
• Pat gently while drying with towel and avoid rubbing.
• Wash skin in treatment area with mild soaps.
• you should also avoid use of shaving lotion, perfumes deodorants if required consult your physician for safer products.
• Wear loose and comfortable clothes that avoid rubbing to skin preferably cotton.
• Avoid sun exposure.
• Do not use public baths ,swimming pools.