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  • Title: Clinical management of EGFRI dermatologic toxicities: the European perspective.
    Author: Segaert S, Van Cutsem E.
    Journal: Oncology (Williston Park); 2007 Oct; 21(11 Suppl 5):22-6. PubMed ID: 18159647.
    Abstract:
    Dermatologic treatment of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor (EGFRI) skin toxicity is supportive and aims at maintaining quality of life while continuing EGFRI therapy. Despite the lack of randomized controlled trials or evidence-based guidelines, most cases of acneiform eruption are well controlled by topical metronidazole and oral minocycline 100 mg qd. For severe reactions, the minocycline dose is doubled and saline compresses are used. For superinfection with Staphylococcus aureus, oral cefuroxime axetil can be added for a short term. Emollients and topical steroids can be administered for skin dryness or eczema. Paronychia is the hardest to treat but antiseptic soaks and a corticosteroid paste can alleviate symptoms to some degree.
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