Wheatgrass extract as a topical skin agent for acute radiation skin toxicity in breast radiation therapy: a randomised controlled trial.(Clinical report)

Journal of the Australian Traditional-MedicineSociety | September 1, 2006| | Copyright

Abstract

Acute radiation skin toxicity is particularly problematic in breast irradiation and may limit a patient's ability to complete their treatment regime. A variety of topical treatments have been used with limited success to manage acute radiation skin toxicity. This project is a pilot evaluation of wheatgrass as a topical agent, drawing on its reported properties in healing chemical, heat and radiation burns.

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Wheat J, Currie G, Coulter K. Wheatgrass extract as a topical skin agent for acute radiation skin toxicity in breast radiation therapy: a ...

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