Radiation burns occur from excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (severe sunburn), cancer radiotherapy, or rare radiation accidents. These burns are characterized by delayed appearance, showing up hours or days after exposure and developing gradually.
Types of Radiation Burns:
- Severe sunburn: Most common, causing redness, blisters, and severe pain. Repeated exposure significantly increases skin cancer risk.
- Radiation dermatitis: Occurs in cancer patients during radiotherapy, ranging from mild redness to deep ulceration.
- Acute radiation burns: Rare, occurring in industrial or nuclear accidents.
How Treatment Differs:
Radiation burns require intensive moisturization and infection protection while avoiding irritating substances. Biological dressings and hydrogel are very effective. At BEIT TARIQ Center, we collaborate with oncologists to create comprehensive care plans for radiation burn patients. Our expertise in advanced dressings and British healing protocols ensures the fastest possible recovery with minimal scarring.