Lower GI 2016

Skin toxicity management

Management: Lack of evidence-based practice

Reaction

Management

• Gentle skin washing with mild soap (neutral pH, non parfumed ingredients) • Aqueous cream (NOT definitive evidences)

Prophylaxis

• Aqueous cream (NOT definitive evidences)

Erythema

Calendula cream

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• Jaluronic acid (NOT definitive evidences)

Aloe vera (contraindicated)

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• Aqueous cream (NOT definitive evidences) • Hydrocortisone 1% (NOT prolonged use thinning of the skin)

Dry desquamation

• Polyuretane (exudate with crosts)

Moist desquamation

• Hydrogel (exudate with crosts, debridement)

Hydrocolloids (G3-G4)

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Antibiotics

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