A phase III trial comparing an anionic phospholipid-based cream and aloe vera-based gel in the prevention of radiation dermatitis in pediatric patients

Table 3 Comparison of the First and Last Assessments of APP Cream and Aloe Vera Gel Effectiveness in Preventing Radiation Dermatitis in Pediatric Patients

Assessment	Variable	First = Last*	First < Last	First > Last	P-value**
Subject Skin Comfort	Smooth	36	1	7	0.070
Dermatologic	Dryness	29	12	3	0.035
	Peely	37	7	0	0.016
	Scaly	39	5	0	0.063

* The difference was calculated by cream score – gel score at first and last assessments for each variable.
**Two-sided exact P-values

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