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Article: Calendula prevents radiation-induced dermatitis.(Literature Review & Commentary)(Brief Article)
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- Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients
- Article date:
- November 1, 2004
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Two hundred fifty-four patients receiving postoperative radiation therapy for breast cancer were randomly assigned, in single-blind fashion, to apply topically either trolamine (triethanolamine salicylate; considered by many to be the treatment of choice) or Calendula officinalis (Pommade au Calendula par Digestion; Boiron Ltd, Levallois-Perret, France) ointment on the irradiated fields after each session. Treatment was begun after the first radiation session and was applied twice a day or more, depending on the occurrence of dermatitis and pain. The incidence of acute dermatitis of grade 2 or higher was significantly lower (41% v 63%; p
Comment: Acute dermatitis is a ...