title: Prospective audit showing improved patient-assessed skin toxicity with use of betamethasone cream for those at high risk of radiation dermatitis.
abstract: This audit was conducted before and after introduction of a risk-based skincare policy with prophylactic steroids recommended for those at high risk. Comparison of the two cohorts confirmed results seen in trials with significant reduction in redness, itch, discomfort, sleep disturbance, and use of analgesia with the addition of steroids.
authors.affiliation: Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, United Kingdom; University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, United Kingdom. Electronic address: serridge@staffmail.ed.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Sara C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Erridge
authors.affiliation: Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McCabe
authors.affiliation: Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Mandy K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Porter
authors.affiliation: Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Simpson
authors.affiliation: Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Alison L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Stillie
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D001623:Betamethasone
keywords: Radiation dermatitis; Skin; Steroids