Induration refers to the hardening and thickening of the skin, making it firmer than normal. It may occur due to conditions that trigger inflammatory processes or infiltration of cancer cells.

The general examination of the skin considers normal variants and general changes in the skin. General changes can alter color (jaundice, cyanosis, pallor), turgor, thickness, temperature ...

At the high dose end, approaching 10 Gy, midterm effects may include prolonged erythema and permanent partial epilation, while long term effects may be dermal atrophy (thinning of dermas layer) and/or ...