Novel approaches to radiotherapy-induced skin reactions: A literature review

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 224-231

  Maddocks Jennings, Wendy ^a   Wilkinson, Jenny M ^b   Shillington, David ^a  

^a Universal College of Learning   (New Zealand)

^b CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Aloe vera; Essential fatty acids; Essential oils; Radiation; Radiation damage; Radiotherapy; Skin care; Skin reactions; Vegetable oils

Indexed keywords

EID: 28244453321     PISSN: 17443881     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2005.02.001     Document Type: Article

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