If your gums bleed, use gauze or your finger instead of a brush. Use baking soda instead of toothpaste. Make a mouthwash with teaspoon baking soda or salt in 1 cup warm water and rinse several times a day. Try chilled or frozen yogurt and soft, bland food. Avoid spicy, crunchy or acidic food.
Hair loss is rare with dactinomycin.
Your hair will grow back once you stop treatment with dactinomycin. Colour and texture may change. Use a gentle baby shampoo and soft brush. Avoid hair spray, bleaches, dyes and perms. Severe skin reaction where you have had radiation.