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The search period was from January 1, 2000, to August 31, 2024, identifying literature on self-managing radiotherapy-induced dermatitis in HNC patients.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Review Methods<\/jats:title>\n Studies were screened for eligibility based on the inclusion criteria, such as relevance to the self-management of radiation dermatitis in HNC patients.The methodological quality of the included studies was then independently assessed by two reviewers using established appraisal tools specific to each study design to ensure the inclusion of high-quality evidence.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n A total of 21 documents were ultimately included, comprising 7 guidelines, 6 expert consensuses, 2 evidence summaries, 2 recommended practices, 2 clinical decisions, and 2 systematic reviews. 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