52 citations
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  January 2005   in “International journal of experimental pathology”    Melatonin may reduce skin damage caused by X-rays in rats.  
               October 2012   in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics”    Soy isoflavones can protect lung tissue from damage during radiation therapy for lung cancer.  
               15 citations
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  November 2018   in “Current radiopharmaceuticals”    Melatonin can help prevent and treat skin damage caused by gamma rays.  
     
           April 2022   in “Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry”    Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.  
     
           44 citations
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  October 2019   in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”    Melatonin, usually known for sleep regulation, also has antioxidant properties that can protect skin, stimulate hair growth, and improve skin conditions, with topical application being more effective than oral use.