Chronic radiodermatitis
Last Updated: 2020-08-17
ICD11: EJ71
Last Updated: 2020-08-17
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: EJ71
Radioderm, chronic radiodermatitis, radiodermatitis, radiodermia.
Dermatitis caused by chronic exposure to ionising radiation (α, β, γ, radium and boundary radiation).
High radiation levels.
Poikiloderma, atrophic, desiccated skin with extensive telangiectasia. Loss of skin appendages and hypo- and hyperpigmentation. Poor healing tendency.
Topical Therapy
1st choice therapy by Lebwohl | Level of evidence |
Prevention | |
Acute radiodermatitis | |
Moisturization | E |
Topical glucocorticoids | A |
Emulsions with trolamine | A |
Calendula extract (topical) | A |
Dexpanthenol | A |
Silver sulfadiazine | B |
Chronic radiodermatitis | |
Moisturization | E |
2nd choice therapy by Lebwohl | |
Silver-containing dressings (are being researched) | A |
Dead Sea products (are being researched) | A |
Amifostine | B |
Pentoxifylline (are being researched) | A |
Celecoxib (are being researched) | E |
Amitriptyline, Ketamine, Lidocaine Gel | C |
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