Chemotherapy and the Skin: Understanding Dermatologic Side Effects

    February 2026 in “ Cureus ”
    Pooja Unnikrishnan, Kirankanth Vudayana, Sanjana Diddi … Chakka Gayathri
    Studysummary This study reported that chemotherapy-induced skin reactions in cancer patients are mostly mild to moderate and manageable with supportive care, suggesting that early dermatologic intervention can improve patient outcomes without interrupting chemotherapy.
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