Radioepidermitis

Radioepidermitis (English: radioepidermitis, radiodermatitis, radioburn) is an acute or chronic inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

Radioepidermitis develops when the skin and mucous membranes are exposed to short-wave ultraviolet radiation, as well as during radiation therapy of tumors.

In acute radioepidermitis, erythema, swelling, soreness, dryness and flaking of the skin, and sometimes blisters filled with transparent contents, are noted. In chronic radioepidermitis, the skin is thinned, atrophic, dry, covered with scales, the scars are shallow and pigmented.

Treatment

Local treatment:

1. lotions with antiseptic solutions;
2. applications of ointments with antibiotics;
3. protecting the skin from exposure to sunlight.

Systemic treatment:

1. antibiotics;
2. immunocorrectors.