Clinical management of EGFRI dermatologic toxicities: the European perspective.

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.

• Authors: Siegfried Segaert, Eric Van Cutsem
• Journal: Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.) (Oncology (Williston Park)) Vol. 21 Issue 11 Suppl 5 Pg. 22-6 (Oct 2007) ISSN: 0890-9091 [Print] United States
• PMID: 18159647 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones
• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Antibodies, Monoclonal
• Antineoplastic Agents
• ErbB Receptors

Topics

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones (therapeutic use)
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (therapeutic use)
• Antibodies, Monoclonal (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Antineoplastic Agents (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Drug Eruptions (drug therapy)
• ErbB Receptors (antagonists & inhibitors, metabolism)
• Europe
• Humans
• Neoplasms (drug therapy)
• Skin Care