Skin Reactions Secondary to Anticancer Agents

In recent decades, new chemotherapeutic agents have been introduced in cancer therapy. The skin is often the target for the toxicity of these drugs. Skin side-effects may decrease the compliance and the quality of life of these patients. To cure and to prevent these side-effects dermatologists can c...

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Main Authors: Gabriella Fabbrocini (Author), Rosanna Izzo (Author), Luigia Panariello (Author), Giuseppe Monfrecola (Author)
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Published: European Medical Journal, 2013-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:In recent decades, new chemotherapeutic agents have been introduced in cancer therapy. The skin is often the target for the toxicity of these drugs. Skin side-effects may decrease the compliance and the quality of life of these patients. To cure and to prevent these side-effects dermatologists can cooperate with oncologists. In this paper we propose a brief review of the main toxic skin events caused by chemotherapeutic agents, in particular linked to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGF-R) inhibitor.
Item Description:2054-6211