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Reduction in severity of radiation-induced dermatitis in head and neck cancer patients treated with topical aloe vera gel
- By: admin
- On: 09/08/2022 13:56:40
- In: IASC Aloe Science Alerts
In this clinical trial, the authors concluded that topical aloe vera application reduced the severity of radiation-induced dermatitis in head and neck cancer patients being treated with concurrent chemoradiation.
Abstract
Purpose: To assess the efficacy of topical aloe vera gel on radiation induced dermatitis (RID) in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients.Method: In this multicenter randomized double-blind controlled study, HNC patients treated with concurrent chemoradiation (CCRT) received either aloe vera gel or placebo gel. Adverse skin toxicity levels were evaluated with the radiation-induced skin reaction assessment scale (RISRAS).