<b>Skin</b>

For open lesions in the irradiated area, local antibiotic treatment is difficult, as most of the substances used are known to inhibit wound healing. Discuss choice of antiseptic ointment with your doctor. 
Radiation burns to the hand consist of ulcerative necrotic changes of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. 
Longterm effects of radiation exposure on the skin include possible skin aging [atrophy] and increased risk for New Cancer formation in the skin. There is also an unusual effect of possibly having allergic drug reactions appear at the site of the previous radiation exposure. 

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