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A case of paronychia, acneiform eruption and dry skin induced by iressa®

  • Catholic Univ. of Korea Coll. Med.

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Abstract

Iressa® (ZD1839) is a new anticancer agent, acting as a selective epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Iressa® has been generally well-tolerated in cancer patients. Predominant adverse effects are an acne-like skin rash, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dry skin, and mild to moderate myelosuppression. The side effect of paronychia or alopecia is rare. We report a case of paronychia with granulation tissue induced by Iressa®. Our patient complained of an acneiform eruption on his face and xerosis on his left arm and both feet as well as paronychia of several finger and toe nails.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)665-668
Number of pages4
JournalKorean Journal of Dermatology
Volume42
Issue number5
StatePublished - May 2004

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Acneiform eruption
  • Iressa® (ZD1839)
  • Paronychia
  • Xerosis

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