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Fig. 2 | Radiation Oncology

Fig. 2

From: Prophylactic NS-21 maintains the skin moisture but does not reduce the severity of radiation dermatitis in patients with head and neck cancer: a randomized control trial

Fig. 2

Photograph of an area of acute radiation dermatitis to be assessed and a digital moisture meter (Aramo SG, Aram HUVIS). a The area of acute radiation dermatitis to be recorded: (I) the right upper neck, including the lymphatic drainage area in levels I-III and Va; (II) the left upper neck, including the lymphatic drainage area in levels I-III and Va; (III) the right lower neck, including the lymphatic drainage area in level IV; and (IV) the left lower neck, including the lymphatic drainage area in level IV. b The accumulated doses for the upper and lower neck were 60 Gy and 46 Gy, respectively. c Assessment of the skin moisture value using a digital moisture meter (Aramo SG, Aram HUVIS) on the intake irradiated skin area

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Radiation Oncology

ISSN: 1748-717X

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