Topical treatment of radiation-induced dermatitis: current issues and potential solutions

Topical treatment of radiation-induced dermatitis: current issues and potential solutions

Approximately 95% of patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) will ultimately develop radiation-induced dermatitis (RID) during or after the course of treatment, with major consequences on quality of life and treatment outcomes. This paper reviews the pathophysiology of RID and currently used topical pr...

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Main Authors: Nicola Alessandro Iacovelli, Yvan Torrente, Adriana Ciuffreda, Vittorio A Guardamagna, Marta Gentili, Luca Giacomelli, Paola Sacerdote
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioExcel Publishing Ltd 2020-06-01
Series:Drugs in Context
Subjects:
pain
quality of life
radiation-induced dermatitis
radiotherapy
skin toxicity
topical treatment
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