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

• Main Authors: Nicola Alessandro Iacovelli (Author), Yvan Torrente (Author), Adriana Ciuffreda (Author), Vittorio A Guardamagna (Author), Marta Gentili (Author), Luca Giacomelli (Author), Paola Sacerdote (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BioExcel Publishing Ltd, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...