title: Skin changes.
abstract: The response of skin to irradiation is highly complex and is dependent on many radiation-related, patient-related, and treatment-related factors. No standardized treatment of skin reactions related to radiation exists at this time. Ongoing research studying acute and late skin effects works to minimize reactions and improve patient quality-of-life. However, research with strong methodology is needed to determine if any management strategy is superior.
authors.affiliation: Radiation Therapy, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Gloria
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Casey
authors.forename: Andy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Trotti
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods