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Remedies for scars, dry skin?

Page last modified on: August 18, 2008
Question from Gina: Do you have any recommendations as far as lotions or creams to use on the breast after a lumpectomy and radiation therapy to help with the scarring and dry skin?
Answer —Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder: You can enjoy, by yourself or with a partner, the application of all kinds of lovely creams to help the healing of your skin in the breast area. Many women like aloe preparations. A simple and very effective one is A & D Ointment. In general, use a cream that has a petroleum base without much fragrance in order to moisturize the skin and not irritate it. If you are up for adventure, you can apply it yourself or do it as a team.

On Wednesday, February 21, 2001, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Intimacy and Sexuality. Leslie R. Schover, Ph.D., and Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about how breast cancer diagnosis and treatment affect your sex life.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

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Leslie R. Schover, Ph.D.Leslie R. Schover, Ph.D. is a renowned psychologist with a special interest in helping people resolve or manage their sexual problems, especially those problems connected with a chronic illness such as cancer.

Marisa Weiss, M.D. is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org.

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