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| Skin subjected to Radiation |
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| How will Radiation Therapy, Sun Rays, or Laser Rays affect your skin? |
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1. Skin subjected to Radiotherapy
During your treatment,
radiation must pass
through your skin.
You may notice some
skin changes in
the area exposed
to radiation. Your
skin may become
red, warm, dehydrated
and sensitive as
if you had sunburn.
It may also become
darker and appear
tanned... more |
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2. Skin subjected to UV Radiation
Prolonged
exposure to ultraviolet
light, UVA or UVB,
from sunlight accounts
for high percentage
of the symptoms
of premature skin
aging. Many skin
changes that were
commonly believed
to be due to aging,
are actually a result... more |
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3. Skin subjected to Laser Radiation
For most people,
the laser treatment
produces an irritating
or painful feeling
similar to series
of pricks with a
warm needle. The
treated area will
probably swell,
turn red, or become
slightly discolour
red for one to three
days. With proper
treatment, blistering
shouldn't occur... more
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