Hi all,
I have/had cancer. I had surgery but they also did radiation therapy. I finished radiation about a week and a half ago. The radiation is done on the neck/face area. Well, radiation leaves the person with a sunburn kind of look- only on the areas that were touched by the radiation. After the radiation, parts of my face were about 3-4 shades darker than the rest of my face. I am a Black woman so I have never had a sunburn. I am a little lost. The burnt skin eventually peeled and left new skin. Well, that new skin is now about 2 shades lighter than the orignal skin. Is that normal for a sunburn? It peels and the new skin is alot lighter? Help! What can I expect with "sunburn" skin. I just want answers and the web is no help. I want to move on with my life but it is hard when my face tells the whole story. I appreciate any help or advice you can give.
Thanks!!