A single-blind, randomised controlled trial of StrataXRT ® – A silicone-based film-forming gel dressing for prophylaxis and management of radiation dermatitis in patients with head and neck cancer

Radiation dermatitis (RD) remains one of the most common side effects affecting patients receiving radiotherapy [1,2]. Numerous prophylactic and management interventions are available for RD including; (i) topical preparations (steroidal and non-steroidal), (ii) dressings, (iii) systemic treatments (amifostine, oral hydrolytic enzymes, pentoxifylline, and zinc supplements), and (iv) hygiene practice recommendations [3 –5]. Systematic reviews on prevention and management of RD found no evidence indicating a difference between topical pharmacological treatment and non-pharmacological topical treatment in patients undergoing radiotherapy, except for corticosteroids [2,3,5,6].
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research