Chemotherapeutic agents and the skin: An update

摘要: Chemotherapeutic agents give rise to numerous well described adverse effects that may affect the skin, hair, mucous membranes, or nails. The mucocutaneous of longstanding have been extensively studied and reviewed. Over last 2 decades, a number new molecular entities for treatment cancer approved by United States Food Drug Administration (FDA). This article reviews cutaneous toxicity patterns these agents. It also one drug has not received FDA approval but is in use outside important dermatologically. Particular emphasis placed on novel signal transduction inhibitors as newer literature pertaining previously reactions. Learning objectives At completion this learning activity, participants should able list chemotherapeutic possess significant side describe range reactions are seen with each drug. In addition, they be formulate appropriate management strategies