Can you use lidocaine on radiation burns?
Miaderm-L with 4% lidocaine is formulated for radiation patients whose skin breakdown causes severe discomfort and who often stop treatment that could otherwise continue. Offering enhanced relief, Miaderm-L provides additional help in preventing treatment breaks.
Is Miaderm over the counter?
Where can I purchase Miaderm? You can buy Miaderm through our online store, or you can purchase it from one of hundreds of pharmacies throughout North America. You can even order Miaderm by phone by calling 1-877-642-7727.
What is the best cream to use for radiation therapy?
Aquaphor® is often recommended to patients for general skin care. (Your health care team will give you a sample and a coupon for Aquaphor). If your skin becomes dry or itches and your doctor approves, apply the product to the treatment areas after radiation.
What is Miaderm used for?
This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (e.g., diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking.
How do you use Miaderm?
Apply Miaderm three to four times daily to areas of skin within the radiation treatment field. Do not use within 1 hour prior to radiation treatment. Discontinue if skin ulceration develops as a result of radiation treatment. Continue use for 2 weeks after final treatment to minimize delayed side effects of radiation.
Is aquaphor good for radiation burns?
The researchers studied an over-the-counter petroleum-based ointment named Aquaphor that often is recommended to radiation therapy patients, as well as a prescription-only product called silver sulfadiazine cream.
What helps itching from radiation?
Use creams with menthol, camphor, or pramoxine, which are available over the counter. You can also use topical steroids prescribed by your doctor. Try using oral medications called antihistamines. Talk with your health care team about the itching before taking any medication.
What is radiation dermatitis?
Radiation dermatitis is a side effect of external beam ionizing radiation. It is also called radiodermatitis, x-ray dermatitis, radiation skin damage or a radiation burn. Most commonly, radiation-induced dermatitis is caused by radiotherapy for underlying malignancies.
Is Neosporin good for radiation burns?
After the affected area has air dried, apply a thin layer of the antibiotic ointment (for example, Bacitracin or Neosporin). Or apply a moisturizer. Apply Aquaphor ointment to the entire treatment area only if antibiotic ointment was not used.