Photobiomodulation therapy for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Approximately 95% of patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) experience radiation dermatitis (RD). Evidence has suggested that photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) can stimulate skin renewal and minimize RD. The aim of the present paper was to investigate the efficacy of PBMT in RD prevention through a comprehensive literature review.

Methods

A literature search of Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane databases was conducted from 1980 to March 2021 to identify RCT on the use of PBMT for RD prevention. Forest plots were developed using RevMan software to quantitatively compare data between studies.

Results

Five papers were identified: four in breast and one in head and neck cancer patients. Patients receiving PBMT experienced less severe RD than the control groups aft

SUBMITTER: Gobbo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10034256 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature