My medical team at the CCC said I had the very worst radiation treatment burns they have ever seen - in part because of synergy with the Erbitux. I really hope that the standard ointments work but all of them(aquaphor, radgel, burt's) gave out on me midway thru treatment. The radiation nurse recommended Vigilon which is a hydrogel dressing. (buy it from any medical supply store). They felt soooo good.
Techie info: Hydrogel dressings are cross-linked polymer gels that provide and maintain a moist wound environment. By increasing moisture content, hydrogels have the ability to help cleans and debride necrotic tissue. Hydrogels are non-adherent and can be removed without trauma to the wound. Additionally, hydrogel dressing have a soothing effect that promotes patient acceptance.
Bottom line is to monitor radiation skin damage closely and focus your medical team on helping to heal it.