Ron,

The medication I used "may" have been a zinc ointment, but this was many years ago so not certain. It was a prescription from a dermatologist, not OTC. I first went to family doctor who referred me to a dermatologist. Another thing a doctor recommended was using vitamin E on the corners -- at the time hs suggested taking a vitamin E capsule and using just the liquid inside to apply topically. It probably won't hurt to take Vit E orally since it is reported to help with healing and skin conditions. I've had post RT healing issues and by RO has me taking Vit E regularly.


Susan

SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2022 (ORN)