Abstract: Based on one case of the III° acute finger skin injury induced by accidental over-exposure to ¹⁹²Ir source, the diagnosis and treatment solution was reviewed, systematic medical follow-up was conducted. Further observation and reflection are intended to summarize clinical data and to accumulate experience for medical treatment for nuclear and radiation injury. Acute radiation induced skin injury may develop into chronic damage, affecting the quality of life of patients. Hence, it is necessary to take appropriate measures for treatment, with various factors considered synthetically.

Key words: ¹⁹²Ir, radiation induced skin injury, diagnosis and treatment, medical follow-up