[Evaluation and management of acute radiation dermatitis].
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Date publication
septembre 2012
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr GRANEL-BROCARD Florence, Dr FAIVRE Jean-Christophe
Tous les auteurs :
Modesto A, Faivre JC, Granel-Brocard F, Tao YG, Pointreau Y
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Résumé
Acute radiation dermatitis remains one of the most commonly observed side effect during radiation therapy leading to complication such as superinfection or treatment disruption. Its management is characterized by a great heterogeneity. Few strategies have demonstrated a benefit in preventing radiation dermatitis, which relies mostly on decreasing dose delivered to the skin and skin care practices. Simple emollients and use of topical steroids can be useful in early stages. The singularity of the skin toxicity seen with cetuximab and radiotherapy warrants a specific grading system and distinctive clinical treatment with use of antibiotics.
Référence
Cancer Radiother. 2012 Sep;16(5-6):456-61