Dermatological Side Effects of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors: 'Pride' Complex

    January 2014 in “ Indian Journal of Dermatology ”
    Uday Khopkar, Bhushan Madke, Prachi Gole, Prabhash Kumar
    Studysummary This study reported that EGFR inhibitor therapy in lung and head/neck cancer patients was associated with acneiform eruptions and severe skin dryness, which rarely necessitate discontinuation of treatment and can be managed symptomatically.
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    Research cited in this study 2

    1. The PRIDE Syndrome: Dermatological Side Effects of EGFR Inhibitors British Journal of Dermatology · 2006
    2. Differences in Human Skin Between the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Distribution Detected by EGF Binding and Monoclonal Antibody Recognition Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1985