Mepitel film -- a transparent, breathable, adhesive soft silicone film dressing -- is more effective than standard of care in preventing acute radiation dermatitis in at-risk breast cancer patients, a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Staphylococcus aureus colonization is an independent risk factor for severe acute radiation dermatitis.

BCS: Breast conservation surgery; beclo: Beclomethasone; beta: Betamethsone; CTCAE: Common terminology criteria for adverse events; dex: Dexpanthenol; Gy: Gray ...

CHICAGO — A standard bacterial decolonization regimen reduced both the incidence and severity of acute radiation dermatitis in patients with breast or head and neck cancer taking part in a randomized ...

Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel, an Anti–B-cell Maturation Antigen Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy, for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: CARTITUDE-1 2-Year Follow-Up Patients were randomly ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Age, type of asthma, previous ED admission and family history were all associated with an increased risk for ...

Radiation dermatitis is a common adverse effect observed in breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. This condition encompasses a spectrum of skin reactions ranging from mild erythema and dry ...

Our patient had radiation dermatitis, an uncommon but important potential complication of fluoroscopic procedures. The condition can be subdivided into acute, chronic, and subacute forms, with the ...

Acute radiation dermatitis (ARD) - characterized by red, sore, itchy or peeling skin - affects up to 95% of people undergoing radiation treatment for cancer. Severe cases can cause significant ...

Medically reviewed by Deeptej Singh, MD Key Takeaways Hand eczema can make hands dry, red, itchy, and inflamed.It can be ...