Management of acute radiation dermatitis: A review of the literature and proposal for treatment algorithm - 27/07/19
, Rachel Israilevich, BS b, Ronald Moy, MD bAbstract |
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 treatment of acute radiation-induced skin toxicity. It is therefore imperative to develop a greater understanding of management options available to allow clinicians to make informed decisions when managing radiation oncology patients. This literature review discusses the topical agents that have been studied for the treatment of acute radiation dermatitis, reviews their mechanisms of action, and presents a treatment algorithm for clinicians managing patients experiencing radiation dermatitis.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : aloe vera, ascorbic acid, β-sitosterol, calendula, catechins, chamomile, corticosteroids, dermatitis, epidermal growth factor, granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor, hyaluronic acid, management, pantothenic acid, prevention, radiation, radiation dermatitis, radiation-induced skin toxicity, radiation oncology, radiotherapy, silver clear nylon dressing, silver sulfadiazine, statins, steroids, sucralfate, topical, topical agents, treatment, trolamine, washing
Abbreviations used : EGCG, EGF, GM-CSF, HA, MEBO, RCT, RD, ROS, RT, RTOG, SSD
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Vol 81 - N° 2
P. 558-567 - août 2019 Retour au numéro
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