2016_Head & Neck COURSE BOOK

Management Grade 2-3: One or combinations of the following topical approaches may be used: - Drying gels, possibly with the addition of antiseptics (chlorhexidine- based creams) - An anti-inflammatory emulsion, such as trolamine

- Hyaluronic acid cream - Hydrophilic dressings - Zinc oxide paste

Sil e s lfadia ine o beta gl can c eam sho ld be applied afte - v r u z r u r u r radiotherapy (in the evening) after cleaning the irradiated area

If infection treated as indicated with topical or systemic antibiotics

Bernier et al. Ann Oncol 2008