Management of acute radiation dermatitis: A review of the literature and proposal for treatment algorithm.
J Am Acad Dermatol
; 81(2): 558-567, 2019 Aug.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30802561
ABSTRACT
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.
Palabras clave
aloe vera; ascorbic acid; calendula; catechins; chamomile; corticosteroids; dermatitis; epidermal growth factor; granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor; hyaluronic acid; management; pantothenic acid; prevention; radiation; radiation dermatitis; radiation oncology; radiation-induced skin toxicity; radiotherapy; silver clear nylon dressing; silver sulfadiazine; statins; steroids; sucralfate; topical; topical agents; treatment; trolamine; washing; ß-sitosterol
Texto completo:
1
Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Radiodermatitis
/
Algoritmos
/
Fármacos Dermatológicos
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Acad Dermatol
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article