Can You Take a Bath During the Radiotherapy Process?
Although bathing during the radiotherapy process was prohibited in old years, today the patient is allowed to take a bath in almost every center. Keeping the skin clean will also reduce the risk of skin reaction.
However, it is necessary to pay attention to some factors as the skin in the area where radiotherapy is applied will become thinner and more sensitive due to the treatment. Warm water, not hot water, should be used during bathing. Materials such as soap cloths and scrubs may damage the skin of the treatment area, so no cleaning material other than perfume-free soap should be allowed to come into contact with the treatment area. There are no restrictions for other parts of the body. In long-term treatments, some skin reactions may occur, especially towards the end, and in this case, the doctor may prohibit bathing for a while. Because in these cases, getting the skin wet increases the severity of skin reactions and delays its healing. It is necessary to dry well after bathing and also to moisturize the skin in case of sweating, and to ensure that the clothes worn on the treatment area are made of clean, soft and non-irritating material.
In addition, the lines drawn on the patient's skin during radiotherapy planning should not be damaged during the bath. Care should be taken not to see it.
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