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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is radiation dermatitis?
This refers to skin inflammation caused by exposure to radiation.
Symptoms of radiation dermatitis
History of radiation therapy
Scaly skin that flakes off
Skin abnormality
Skin problem on the chest, tummy or back
Sores or ulcers of the skin
Hair loss
Skin hardening
Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth
Questions your doctor may ask to check for radiation dermatitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose radiation dermatitis
Have you ever received radiation therapy?
Do you have scaly skin that flakes off?
Do you have any skin problems?
Do you have any symptoms on the skin of your stomach, chest or back?
Do you have skin ulcers (sores)?
Treatment for radiation dermatitis
Avoid sun exposure, harsh soaps and strong perfumes. Moisturizers and steroid creams can help. The radiation oncologist should be informed to see if radiation treatment should be modified.
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References
Hegedus F, Mathew LM, Schwartz RA. Radiation dermatitis: an overview. Int J Dermatol. 2017 Sep;56(9):909-914. doi: 10.1111/ijd.13371. Epub 2016 Aug 6. PMID: 27496623.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijd.13371
Leventhal J, Young MR. Radiation Dermatitis: Recognition, Prevention, and Management. Oncology (Williston Park). 2017 Dec 15;31(12):885-7, 894-9. PMID: 29297172.
https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/radiation-dermatitis-recognition-prevention-and-management
Rosenthal A, Israilevich R, Moy R. Management of acute radiation dermatitis: A review of the literature and proposal for treatment algorithm. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 Aug;81(2):558-567. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2019.02.047. Epub 2019 Feb 22. PMID: 30802561.
https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(19)30338-X/fulltext
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