16935 Fractional CO2 laser therapy as a treatment for radiation-induced fibrosis: A pilot study

Radiation therapy is an effective cancer treatment; however, significant cutaneous adverse events can occur from the skin ’s exposure to ionizing radiation. Chronic radiation dermatitis (CRD) can be a debilitating, disfiguring, and painful condition. Currently there are limited treatment options for CRD, and no criterion standard of care exists. In our clinical study we examine fibrosis, a manifestation of CRD, which can cause pain, functional impairment and decrease patients’ quality of life. Fractional laser therapy (FLT) has been shown to treat fibrosis associated with hypertrophic scars, leading to tissue repair.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research