Use of a Polylactide-based Copolymer as a Temporary Skin Substitute for a Patient With Moist Desquamation Due to Radiation

Wounds. 2016 Jul;28(7):E26-30.

Abstract

Skin reactions are known adverse effects of radiation therapy. Despite advances in skin care products, there is still a demand for optimal skin care products to improve the therapy of these lesions. The authors report the use of a polylactide-based copolymer (Suprathel, PolyMedics Innovations GmbH, Denkendorf, Germany) as a temporary skin substitute for covering the skin defects of a patient with moist desquamation due to radiation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Melanoma / radiotherapy*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Polyesters*
  • Polymers* / pharmacology
  • Radiodermatitis / pathology*
  • Radiodermatitis / therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Skin, Artificial*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Healing

Substances

  • Polyesters
  • Polymers
  • poly(lactide)