In the long term, dermal atrophy and/or induration are expected. Radiation induced telangiectasia and skin weakness are also probable. Skin reactions that may be observed in this dose range belong to ...

Erythema means reddening of the skin due to inflammation which is usually a result of accumulation of cells of the immune system and chemicals these cells release. There can be many reasons for the ...

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is known to cause DNA damage, and while that damage may accumulate and eventually lead to diseases ...

Radiation-induced bystander effects and adaptive responses ... Partial body exposures may lead to skin burns and damage to the eye. These acute tissue injuries or 'deterministic effects' are ...

Consequently, researchers and healthcare professionals have focused on preventive strategies aimed at reducing skin cancer risk. Among these, vitamin D and sunscreen have emerged as key topics of ...

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the University of Iowa have developed a strategy that could help mitigate radiation-induced damage ...