Mefitel film for radiation dermatitis: it works, why not?

Published Date: 13 Mar 2023

According to the results of a phase 3 trial, the use of silicone film before radiotherapy can reduce the incidence of radiodermatitis, so why not use it?

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Early-onset Kaposi sarcoma in HIV-negative men is a distinct disease subgroup and is usually managed with local therapy rather than systemic treatment.

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