Cetuximab-Associated Elongation of the Eyelashes

    August 2010 in “ American Journal of Clinical Dermatology ”
    Philip R. Cohen, Susan Escudier, Razelle Kurzrock
    Studysummary This article reviews eyelash elongation as a side effect of EGFR inhibitors in cancer treatment, finding that the condition is typically not severe and may be managed by trimming.
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