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[Radiation-induced skin reactions (except malignant tumors)]
Isabelle Carrotte-Lefebvre1, Emmanuel Delaporte, Xavier Mirabel
1Service de médecine interne, CH, 99, route de La Bassée, 62307 Lens Cedex.
Bulletin Du Cancer
|June 13, 2003
Summary
This review details non-cancerous skin issues from radiation therapy, including common radiation dermatitis and rarer conditions like acne and lupus, emphasizing their mechanisms and management.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Context:
- Radiation therapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment.
- Skin complications are common side effects of radiation therapy.
- Understanding these dermatoses is crucial for patient care.
Purpose:
- To comprehensively review and describe cutaneous complications of radiation therapy, excluding radiation-induced cancers.
- To elucidate the physiopathogenic mechanisms underlying these dermatoses.
- To highlight the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing these skin conditions.
Summary:
- This work synthesizes personal case reports and literature reviews to detail various skin complications arising from radiation therapy.
- It covers frequent conditions like radiation dermatitis and less common ones such as acne, infectious diseases, dyskeratosis, Grover's disease, sub-cutaneous pustulosis, cutaneous lichen, morphea, autoimmune bullous dermatosis, and subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
- The review also aims to clarify the physiopathogenic mechanisms involved and stresses the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of radiation-induced skin conditions for clinicians.
- Enhances understanding of the underlying mechanisms of these dermatoses.
- Promotes a collaborative approach to patient management, improving outcomes for individuals undergoing radiation therapy.