Chronic radiation-induced dermatitis: challenges and solutions
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Chronic radiation-induced dermatitis: challenges and solutions
Chronic radiation dermatitis is a late side effect of skin irradiation, which may deteriorate patients' quality of life. There is a lack of precise data about its incidence; however, several risk factors may predispose to the development of this condition. It includes radiotherapy dose, fractionation, technique, concurrent systemic therapy, comorbidities, and personal and genetic factors. Chron...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1178-7015
DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s94320