Reducing radiation skin reactions with a barrier film spray
In the June 2018 edition of Wounds Australia’s Newsletter “Deeps Tissues”, Priscilla Taylor graciously shares her very personal experience (and that of her friend) who both receive radiation therapy to the breast.
Both individuals decided to use two different topical approaches throughout their treatment fractions in order to reduce the severity of their radiation induced skin reactions.
One lady utilised a film dressing over her treatment site (changed weekly) and the other sprayed on a barrier film (2-3 times per week).
Interestingly, the regular application of the barrier film product performed best and averted skin desquamation (despite this patient receiving a larger dose of radiation).
The outcome shared by Priscilla is drawn from a singular case study so conclusions perhaps can’t be drawn too strongly.
However it does raise interest as to whether comparative trails are underway to formally evaluate the findings that Priscilla and her firend have shared.
Thank you Priscilla – “Prevention of radiotherapy skin desquamation – a case study with a personal twist.”