Chronic radiodermatitis
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: EJ71
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: EJ71
Radioderm, chronic radiographic dermatitis, radioderm, radiodermia.
Dermatitis triggered by chronic exposure to ionising radiation (α-, β-, γ-, radium and boundary rays)
.High doses of radiation.
Poikiloderma, atrophic, exsiccated skin with extensive telangiectasia. Loss of skin appendages and hypo- and hyperpigmentation. Poor healing tendency.
Topical therapy
Therapy of 1st choice according to Lebwohl | Evidence level |
Prevention | |
Acute radiodermatitis | |
Refatting | E |
Topical glucocorticoids | A |
Emulsions with trolamine | A |
Ringelflower extract (topical) | A |
Dexpanthenol | A |
Silver sulphadiazine | B |
Chronic radiodermatitis | |
Refatting | E |
Therapy of the 2nd choice after Lebwohl | |
Silver-containing dressings (under investigation) | A |
Dead Sea products (under investigation) | A |
Amifostine | B |
Pentoxifylline (under investigation) | A |
Celecoxib (under investigation) | E |
Amitriptyline, Ketamine, Lidocaine Gel | C |
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