Methods and compositions for preventing and treating radiation-induced skin reactions
OwnerMarie-Pierre Faureinventor
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Abstract
Methods for preventing and treating radiation-induced skin reactions are disclosed. The methods generally include applying one or more hydrogel compositions to a topical site before, during, and/or after exposure to radiation. The hydrogel compositions generally include one or more electrolytes. In some embodiments, the hydrogel compositions can include a protein component and a biocompatible polymer component, where the protein component can be covalently crosslinked by the biocompatible polymer component. The invention further provides methods of preparing such hydrogel compositions.
Claims20
A method of preventing one or more adverse skin reactions resulting from ionizing radiation, the method comprising:
- applying a hydrogel composition comprising one or more electrolytes to a topical site within four hours of first exposure of the topical site to ionizing radiation.
A method of treating, reducing, and/or delaying one or more adverse skin reactions resulting from ionizing radiation, the method comprising:
- applying a hydrogel composition comprising one or more electrolytes to a topical site after exposure of the topical site to ionizing radiation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.