Flamigel® RT: 100g Tube

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Flamigel RT can be used at the point of brisk erythema to help prevent moist desquamation. Some patients may be given this during their radiotherapy but can also be prescribed by the GP. Hydrocolloid, Arginine, Purified water, Macrogol, Branch Chained Fatty Acid (BCFA), Methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate (E218),Propyl-phydroxybenzoate (E216), Disodium EDTA. at Umbraco.Web.Mvc.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) in D:\a\1\s\src\Umbraco.Web\Mvc\ProfilingView.cs:line 25 This will signify that a product has been approved for use within secondary or tertiary care, or by a primary care hosted specialist service

Flamigel ®RT is a hydro-active colloid gel that guards from radiotherapy induced dermatitis and provides a barrier against external contamination. Hold in place with your bra or netting/ tubifast. Avoid using tape within the treated area to secure dressings. Netting/ tubifast – cut the gusset in a pair of netting pants and wear like a 'boob tube'. Cut additional arm holes if you wish to make into a vest to hold dressings in place. (Dressings can be used alone or with 1% Flamazine cream, Flaminal Hydro/Forte or Activheal hydrogel.) The team offer support, advice and information to anyone affected by cancer. The service can provide practical and emotional support as well as help and advice with grant applications and referral and signposting to benefits advice. at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model)Skin reactions in the area of the perineum are common as the skin is very delicate. Each person’s skin reacts to radiotherapy in a different way. Radiotherapy sometimes can cause some reddening, soreness or irritation to the skin within the treatment area.

Flamigel RT ® helps to continue the prescribed radiotherapy treatment by delaying the onset and reducing the incidence of radiotherapy-induced moist desquamation (RIMD). at Our.Umbraco.DocTypeGridEditor.Web.Extensions.HtmlHelperExtensions.RenderDocTypeGridEditorItem(HtmlHelper helper, IPublishedElement content, String editorAlias, String viewPath, String previewViewPath, Boolean isPreview) You can use some creams or lotions on treated skin (providing the skin is not broken) such as E45 or Diprobase. You can buy these creams over the counter without a prescription.Flamigel RT may be given to you by your treatment team. The aim of the cream is to provide an optimal moist healing environment. You should apply all over the area that is showing signs of redness/itching and/or dryness as a result of radiotherapy treatment. Flamigel ® RT helps to create optimal healing conditions to accelerate cell renewal, allowing the compromised skin to heal fast and therefore reduce the likelihood of scarring. You may find that for a few weeks after your treatment has finished any reaction that you have had may get a little worse before it starts to get better. Changes to the skin often peak between one to three weeks after treatment has finished but this can vary person to person. The skin often takes a few weeks to settle. It is advisable to continue with your skincare and pain relief during this time. You can start to reintroduce your usual products once you feel your skin is settling down. If irritation occurs wait a few more days then try again.Avoid sun exposure within the treated area as your skin will be very sensitive. Sun beds are not recommended during or after radiotherapy. Your nipple and areola (area around the nipple) may become darker/ flaky and very occasionally moist/ crusts. Flamigel ® RT helps to continue the prescribed radiotherapy treatment by delaying the onset and reducing the incidence of radiotherapy-induced moist desquamation (RIMD). If product enters the eye, wash immediately with warm water. The product should not be applied to either broken (cut and abrasions) sunburnt or eczematous skin, nor should it be used in patients with severe acne involving large areas of the body.

Korting HC et al. Management of minor acute cutaneous wounds: importance of wound healing in a moist environment. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV. 2011;25(2):130-7Animal studies by the oral route have shown reproductive toxicity at high systemic exposure (see section 5.3). Clinical experience with locally applied adapalene in pregnancy is limited but the few available data do not indicate harmful effects on pregnancy or on the health of the foetus exposed in early pregnancy. Due to the limited available data and because a very weak cutaneous passage of adapalene is possible, Differin should not be used during pregnancy. If the product is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, treatment should be discontinued. . Avoid wearing tight, lacy underwear or clothing which rubs against the treatment area. Wear loose fitting cotton underwear If the skin is pink/ red/ darker or there is dry desquamation (skin may look like its peeling/ flaking):