On the other hand, four trials have shown that high-potency topical corticosteroids, such as mometasone cream, used prophylactically are effective for reducing symptoms of radiation dermatitis. When patients develop severe radiation dermatitis and moist desquamation, “Staphylococcus aureus is uniformly present, so consider culturing that area,” he recommended.
Dr. Lacouture reported being a consultant to Genentech, Hana Biosciences, OSI Pharmaceuticals, Amgen, GlaxoSmithKline, ImClone Systems, Bristol Myers-Squibb, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Lindi Skin, and Bayer Pharmaceuticals.