Skin barrier function in patients under radiation therapy due to the head and neck cancers - Preliminary study

ConclusionsThe study showed that radiotherapy causes skin barrier dysfunction in all patients independently of clinical radiodermatitis. The biophysical features of this dysfunction can precede clinical symptoms and they can be assessed by non-invasive and objective methods.
Source: Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research