How To Treat A Radiation Burn

Wear Loose Clothing

When a patient experiences radiation burns on the skin in areas where they usually wear clothes, they can help the healing process by wearing loose clothing. Tight clothing can increase the amount of friction that can occur and cause the affected area to become further inflamed. Clothes worn over radiation burns should be cotton in composition as other types of material can constrict airflow to the area and exacerbate the effects of friction. A radiation burn that is raw in any part requires a steady supply of air to heal appropriately. Cotton allows the covered area to breathe but also protects against external factors. If any raw parts of a patient's radiation burn are near areas where a bra or waistband would touch, they should avoid wearing these garments until the burn is no longer an open wound. An individual who has a radiation burn should only go in the sun when they are wearing loose cotton clothing over the affected areas to minimize the risk of further damage to their fragile skin tissues.

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