title: Adverse effects of superficial X-ray therapy and recommendations for safe use in benign dermatoses.
abstract: The danger of superficial radiotherapy for benign dermatoses has been exaggerated. It is safe if certain precautions are observed. The permissible life time maximum cumulative dose of conventional superficial X rays generated at 50 kV given to any area of skin is 1000 R, and of grenz rays, 5000 R.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000209:etiology; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012449:Safety; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D014964:X-Ray Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*