ALRA for Skin and Personal Care during radiation and chemo therapy evolved  from personal needs when two close friends were each diagnosed with breast cancer and then facing radiation and chemo therapy, one in Los Angeles and one in San Francisco.  Neither of their oncologists had a recommendation to soothe the redness and dermatitis, itching, and dryness they each were experiencing in the treatment area.

 
Responding to these skin care needs, ALRA (short for all radiation) Therapy Lotion was created in 1987.  European trained cosmetic chemist Henry Ott, who has developed skin and hair care products for major companies, turned to his laboratory and collaborated with his wife Sarah’s physician, Ronald W. Thompson, M.D., Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center.   Utilizing the finest medically proven moisturizing and restorative ingredients in high levels for efficacy, ALRA Therapy Lotion was tested and proven safe and effective. 

The positive response to ALRA led the Otts to create two additional care products, a deodorant containing no metallic ingredients that could interfere with radiation therapy treatments, and an extra-mild shampoo with rosemary oil and aloe vera to stimulate scalp circulation and promote hair retention and re-growth, especially for individuals during chemotherapy.

The Otts remain committed to providing the finest “first aid for the side effects of cancer treatment” and their ongoing support of cancer research for a cure.  A portion of our proceeds lends support to organizations such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation, The Wellness Community, and the American Cancer Society.