Rodríguez BI, Ginarte VM, Peteiro C, Toribio J

Language: Spanish
References: 26
Page: 136-140
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ABSTRACT

EGF-R inhibitors represent a new family of antineoplastic drugs for treatment of some solid tumours. Several cutaneous adverse effects have been related to them, and the most frequent is a follicular eruption with monomorphic pustules and papulopustules located on face and upper trunk. We describe four cases who presented with an acneiform eruption some days after the beginning of treatment. We remark the increasing incidence of these cutaneous secondary effects related to new emerging therapies.

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