In the expert opinion from the SCGG, the use of a plain, non-scented, lanolin-free hydrophilic cream may be helpful in preventing radiation skin reactions. In addition, a low dose (i.e., 1%) corticosteroid cream may be beneficial in the reduction of itching and irritation....
Skin Irritation Tests Skin irritation tests have been designed to differentiate between agents that produce minor and reversible inflammatory changes (minor irritants), those that induce severe inflammation (major irritants), and those that cause massive destruction or necrosis of cutaneous structures (co...
CHICAGO, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Applications of creams or ointments in the 1-2 mm range are safe for cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy and won't increase the radiation dose too much to cause concern, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Loui...
The repetitive irritation test (RIT) can be performed over five days and evaluated with transepidermal water loss and semiquantitative scores for testing irritants, especially tensides. The test can also prove valuable for determining the effectiveness of barrier cremes against such tensides. In addit...
in addition to petroleum-based solvents. All these components would be expected to cause dermal irritation.Ethylene glycolandpropylene glycol(PG) are used in most of the topical pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations as solvents. The localized dermal effects from both solvents are mild, while th...
Certain NZs also possess photothermal properties, allowing them to convert near-infrared (NIR) radiations into localized heat [57,58]. When integrated into hydrogels, these NZs enable on-demand photothermal therapy (PTT). This property has significant implications in antibacterial therapy, where the ...
All 11 patients reported being extremely satisfied with the exceptional cosmetic outcome of the radiation therapy as well as the pain-free treatment course. Common side effects were minimal, but included temporary loss of eyelashes in the trea...
The improvement of skin inflammation typical signs, namely redness and roughness, was confirmed by two different clinical trials whose aim was to understand the effect of a dexpanthenol-containing cream on skin barrier after sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)-induced irritation [144,145]. A randomized, ...
Radiation therapy can be used to cure very small cancers or to delay progression of larger cancers. It is sometimes used in conjunction with surgery to kill any cancer cells left behind. Side effects of radiation treatment may include vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, or skin irritation resembling a ...
However, several drawbacks from the current topical treatments, such as poor skin penetration, frequent and prolonged applications, severe skin irritation when topically applied over large skin areas, and non-targeted drug delivery, have led to poor patient adherence to therapy. Among all the ...