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      Prevention of skin reactions due to teletherapy in women with breast cancer: a comprehensive review Translated title: Prevención de las reacciones en la piel debido a teleterapia en mujeres con cáncer de mama: revisión integradora Translated title: Prevenção de reações de pele devido à teleterapia em mulheres com câncer de mama: revisão integrativa

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          One of the possible courses of cancer treatment is teletherapy, and one of the most important adverse side effects are skin reactions, an ailment more commonly called radiodermatitis. The main purpose of this study is to analyze knowledge of the evidence about topical products used in the prevention of radiodermatitis, to support care delivery to women with breast cancer during teletherapy. The research method used here is the comprehensive literature review. Four databases were used to select the bibliography. The sample consists of 15 articles. The data shows that, among the topical products analyzed here, Calendula, corticosteroids and Xclair have shown significant protective effects, underlining their actions. The lack of articles published in Brazil highlights the need for further research in this area, seeking better care quality through the use of products with scientifically proven efficiency.

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          Teleterapia está entre las modalidades de tratamiento para el cáncer y uno de sus principales efectos adversos son reacciones de la piel, comúnmente llamado radiodermatitis. Este estudio objetivó analizar el conocimiento acerca de los productos tópicos utilizados para la prevención de la radiodermatitis que justifiquen la atención en teleterapia en mujeres con cáncer de mama. Se adoptó como método de investigación la revisión integradora de la literatura. Para la selección de los artículos se utilizaron cuatro bases de datos. La muestra fue constituida por 15 artículos. Los datos muestran que entre los productos tópicos analizados la caléndula, esteroides y Clair X tuvo un efecto protector significativo, destacando así por sus acciones. La ausencia de artículos publicados en Brasil se centra en la necesidad de seguir investigando para mejorar la calidad de la atención mediante el uso de productos con una eficacia científicamente probada.

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          Dentre as modalidades de tratamento para o câncer está a teleterapia, e um dos principais efeitos adversos dessa modalidade são as reações de pele, comumente chamadas radiodermatites. O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar o conhecimento sobre as evidências acerca de produtos tópicos, utilizados na prevenção de radiodermatite, que fundamente o cuidado em teleterapia direcionado a mulheres com câncer de mama. Adotou-se como método de pesquisa a revisão integrativa da literatura. Para a seleção da bibliografia utilizaram-se quatro bases de dados. A amostra constitui-se de 15 artigos. Os dados demonstram que, dentre os produtos tópicos analisados, a calêndula, os corticoesteroides e o Xclair tiveram efeito protetor significante, destacando-se, assim, pelas suas ações. A ausência de artigos publicados no Brasil mostra a necessidade de mais pesquisas nessa área, visando a melhor qualidade na assistência a mulheres com câncer de mama, por meio da utilização de produtos com eficácia comprovada cientificamente.

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          Evidence-based skin care management in radiation therapy.

          To review published studies evaluating interventions for the prevention and management of radiation skin reactions/dermatitis. Research studies, review articles, and clinical practice guidelines. There is insufficient evidence in the literature to recommend specific topical or oral agents in the prevention or management of skin reactions. Recent limited evidence suggests that the use of calendula cream may reduce the incidence of grade 2 and 3 reactions in women with breast cancer. Additionally, early studies evaluating the use of barrier films or creams may improve moist desquamation. Oncology nurses need to increase their awareness of the evidence or lack of evidence when recommending interventions to their patients. Further research is required to evaluate interventions in the prevention and management of radiation dermatitis.
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            Topical betamethasone for prevention of radiation dermatitis

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              The validity of skin care protocols followed by women with breast cancer receiving external radiation.

              Skin care in women receiving external radiation to the breast varies among institutions. Studies have been conducted looking at the effect that various skin care products have on the onset and severity of radiation-induced skin reactions in those patients. Results show that no significant difference exists among these products. The practice of avoiding aluminum-based deodorant on the treated side and avoiding use of any skin care products four hours prior to treatment is not evidence based but often is part of skin care protocols for women receiving breast irradiation. A review of the literature since 1996 in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia revealed some evidence to refute the practice but no supporting evidence. Because minimal disruption in a woman's normal hygiene routine could mitigate anxiety and improve coping during a time of extreme stress brought on by a cancer diagnosis, further research is warranted to support changing the practice.
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                Journal
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                Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem
                Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem
                Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto / Universidade de São Paulo
                1518-8345
                June 2012
                : 20
                : 3
                : 604-611
                Affiliations
                [1 ] Universidade de São Paulo Brazil
                [2 ] Universidade de São Paulo Brazil
                [3 ] Universidade de São Paulo Brazil
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                S0104-11692012000300024
                6e3df9bc-bc37-41ca-8c95-9456b2202923

                This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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                NURSING

                Radiodermatitis,Radioterapia,Neoplasias de la Mama,Radiotherapy,Breast Neoplasms,Radiodermatite,Neoplasias da Mama

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