A Review of the Use of Topical Calendula in the Prevention and Treatment of Radiotherapy-Induced Skin Reactions

A Review of the Use of Topical Calendula in the Prevention and Treatment of Radiotherapy-Induced Skin Reactions

Calendula is a topical agent derived from a plant of the marigold family Calendula Officinalis. Containing numerous polyphenolic antioxidants, calendula has been studied in both the laboratory and clinical setting for the use in treating and preventing radiation induced skin toxicity. Despite strong...

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Main Authors: Joyson Kodiyan, Kyle T. Amber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
radiation induced skin toxicity
calendula
complementary and alternative medicine
radiodermatitis
radiation induced dermatitis
cancer
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/4/2/293

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