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Is Aloe Vera-Lidocaine Gel Advisable For Pain Management While Suffering From Anorectal Melanoma?

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Question : my mom will begin radiation and chemo for anal melanoma in 2 weeks. is this product safe for her to use to ease radiation side effects?
product in question is aloe vera with lidocaine
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Aloe vera and lidociane cream good for skin pain control!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This product is very good for pain control. If your mother develops serious pain after this procedure, it will be nice to use this. It has no side effects and applied as a body cream, there is very little to be worried about.

I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you and your mother a successful treatment outcome. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Is Aloe Vera-Lidocaine Gel Advisable For Pain Management While Suffering From Anorectal Melanoma?

Brief Answer: Aloe vera and lidociane cream good for skin pain control! Detailed Answer: Hi, This product is very good for pain control. If your mother develops serious pain after this procedure, it will be nice to use this. It has no side effects and applied as a body cream, there is very little to be worried about. I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you and your mother a successful treatment outcome. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.