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

Kodiyan, Joyson and Amber, Kyle (2015) A Review of the Use of Topical Calendula in the Prevention and Treatment of Radiotherapy-Induced Skin Reactions. Antioxidants, 4 (2). pp. 293-303. ISSN 2076-3921

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Abstract

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 evidence in the laboratory supporting calendula’s mechanism of action in preventing radiation induced skin toxicity, clinical studies have demonstrated mixed results. In light of the controversy surrounding the efficacy of calendula in treating and preventing radiodermatitis, the topic warrants further discussion.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: GO for STM > Agricultural and Food Science
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Date Deposited: 06 Jul 2023 04:21
Last Modified: 28 Oct 2023 03:59
URI: http://archive.article4submit.com/id/eprint/1231

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