Hairy chest
- Avegail
- Mar 19, 2020
- 1 min read
My first skin side effect...After 7 radiation treatments I noticed a pimple on my chest. That was on a Friday. Over the weekend I noticed more popping up. So on Monday I asked my medical team about it. They said this is normal folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles) which is one of the side effects from radiation therapy. I was getting these towards the middle near one of my pin point tattoo on my chest. Additionally, this section of my chest has a thinner layer of skin so it’s more susceptible to skin rashes early on in my treatment. The hair on my chest was getting angry.
Thank goodness it isn’t itchy. I just get that extra decorative design on my chest if I wear a V-neck. 😉
My nurse gave me some cortisone cream to help ease the inflammation. I purchased the Miaderm which was recommended to ease any radiation side effects. I put these creams on right after each radiation treatment. On Fridays and during the weekend I use the Vitamin E oil on my skin to help with the scars and healing my skin.
I can’t have anything on my skin area being traded and underarm 4 hours prior to treatment. Will get a blog together of do’s and don’ts for radiation therapy.
With all my gratitude to everyone. Be safe. Be well. Be thoughtful about your loved ones and your community.
Well I suppose it’s not too awful of a side effect for now... As a kid/teenager I always had clear skin. I didn’t get any acne or blemishes until my adult years.. ugh! Hang in there at least your halfway through. 👍🏼
Salamuch is “Thank you very much!” Mahalmuch is “I love you very much!”
Ave, You’re doing well on take care of yourself by talking to your oncology medical team about your body and reactions from your cancer treatments. I appreciate that you are informing all of us: medical team, your love ones (family & friends) through your blog. Thank you so much Anak! Salamuch & Mahalmuch... Mom