CSMed® wound dressing for prophylaxis and management of radiation dermatitis in breast and head–neck cancer patients: a single hospital prospective clinical trial

Abstract

Abstract Purpose CSMed® wound dressing, a dressing with various herb extracts, was tested for its therapeutic effect in radiation dermatitis of breast and head-and-neck cancer patients. Methods This study included 20 breast cancer patients and 10 head-and-neck cancer patients. Half of the irradiated area was covered with CSMed® and the other half was under routine treatment. The severity of radiation dermatitis was evaluated with radiation therapy oncology group (RTOG) grade throughout the treatment and the follow-up period. The RTOG grade between the dressed and undressed area were compared to illustrate the therapeutic effect of CSMed® dressing. Results The results showed that CSMed® dressed area had significant lower RTOG score at 3–7 weeks and final record during the treatment, and 1–3 weeks during follow-up than undressed area. Conclusions This indicated that CSMed® can delay the onset, reduce the severity, and enhance healing of radiation dermatitis. CSMed® can be used for prophylaxis and management of radiation dermatitis.