Radiated skin advice.

Daughter had similar and also kept moisturising. It eventually peeled, like really bad sunburn. Completely healed now, but (10 months on) still no sign of armpit hair.

Best of luck with your treatment.

Thank you. I‘ll keep moisturising the area. 

Hi, can I ask how many sessions you've had already? 

17. Today it’s pretty painful. I hope my skin doesn’t break open. 

They’ve been giving me high doses because of my age. 

Gosh that's quite a lot.  I find out in a couple of weeks how many I will need.   I wonder if I can do anything in advance to help try and avoid similar issues.   Could deodorant have reacted with the radiotherapy at all?  The booklet I have says it is fine to keep it on during the treatment, but I think I might not.

I’ve been using deodorant too. But since yesterday, I stopped. I also stopped using Aquaphor and just use pure Aloe Vera and Panthenol as I think the thicker emollients trap the heat instead of leaving the skin breath. 

Yes, I'd think the thicker and oilier creams might just help the skin/tissue to fry a bit, and as you say-not breathe.

I opted out of using Aquaphor as live in Florida and cannot stand that all over my chest.  have you thought of using Avene Cicalfate.  Wonderful and healing.  

I‘ll look into that, thank you. 

It was wonderful and I used it as my moisturizer all throughout radiation.  Had 16 treatments to both and then a boost of 5 extra to right breast.  I have super sensitive skin with history of eczema so was very worried but did great.  Very slight  pinkish red but did great. I was so worried about my skin not tolerating it.  
Take care and so nice when treatment is done.  I have 2 more years of aromatase inhibitors and to me can’t come too soon. My skin hates being without estrogen and so itchy from lack of it.  I can’t complain though as feeling strong and healthy overall.  
Take it easy.