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Breast Cancer • Radiation Oncology
How do you manage residual hyperpigmentation after breast irradiation?
If this is bothersome to the patient, are there any topic ointments or medications that can help if used?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
There are definitely options, including modified Kligman formula cream (4% hydroquinone, 0.05% tretinoin, and 0.01% fluocinolone acetonide) for 8 weeks as initial treatment; this - or some iteration of it - is what is typically used for cases of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) or melasma.&...
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