dimethicone-containing botanicals-based lotion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-013059",
  "term": "dimethicone-containing botanicals-based lotion",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A skin lotion containing various proprietary botanical ingredients and the skin protectant dimethicone, a silicon-based polymer, with potential to prevent radiation dermatitis (RD). Upon topical application to the affected area before and after radiation therapy, the phytochemicals in the dimethicone-containing botanicals-based lotion may act as free radical scavengers and exert an antioxidant effect. The dimethicone component of the skin lotion protects against damage, and moisturizes and soothes the skin.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/dimethicone-containing-botanicals-based-lotion/"
}