Ionizing radiation is an important treatment modality for a variety of malignant conditions.
However, development of radiation-induced skin changes is a significant adverse effect of …

Purpose Radiation dermatitis (RD) is a common side effect of radiation therapy (RT). While
many different treatment strategies are currently used to address RD, there is a lack of …

Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer patients. One of the most common side
effects of radiation is acute skin reaction (radiation dermatitis) that ranges from a mild rash to …

Ionizing radiation is used to treat a variety of primary tumors, as well as to palliate metastatic
disease. Dermatologists are no strangers to this modality of therapy and, since the discovery …

Objectives To present a clinical update on the available evidence for the prevention and
management of radiation skin reactions (radiodermatitis). Data Sources Research studies …

Radiation dermatitis is a common sequela of radiation therapy; up to 95% of patients will
develop moderate-to-severe skin reactions. No criterion standard currently exists for the …

Radiation therapy has been a commonly employed modality for a variety of ailments,
including cancer. Patients undergoing radiation often experience acute and/or chronic skin …

The poly (vinyl alcohol)/poly (N‐vinyl pyrrolidone)(PVA–PVP) hydrogels containing silver
nanoparticles were prepared by repeated freezing–thawing treatment. The silver content in …

Acute radiation dermatitis (ARD) commonly develops in cancer patients undergoing
radiotherapy and is often characterized by erythema, desquamation, and pain. A systematic …

OBJECTIVES: To review published studies evaluating interventions for the prevention and
management of radiation skin reactions/dermatitis. DATA SOURCES: Research studies …