After radiotherapy, I got a radiation burn which eventually responded to treatment but left me with irritated patches on my breast which I treated conservatively with Dermol. Fast forward 6 months to January this year I started to break out in random patches of infected sores which were INTENSELY itchy & sensitive. I’ve had them on my forehead, feet, genital area and right now on both arms. I can’t tell you how much I’ve spent on creams, lotions & tablets to ease it, but it seems as soon as I have relief in 1 area, another breaks out. I stopped examestane 9 months ago so it’s not that, but I’m thinking maybe the radiation affected my immune system and caused me to be more sensitive. Has anyone had anything similar, if so, how did you manage it?
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