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 | | Avoid being in the sun, excessive physical activities, putting pressure on skin with tight clothing, using tape on skin, kneeling on knees or elbows, and restrictive garments such as girdles, bras, pantyhose, socks, or belts. |
 | | You may experience a skin reaction that typically occurs on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, but it also may occur on other areas of your body where your clothes may be tight. |
 | | Instruct the patient to avoid tight clothing (e.g., shoes, belts, socks, pants, undergarments, pantyhose) and hot baths or showers for 24 hours before and three to five days after therapy. |
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