TLDR Proper management of skin and hair side effects from chemotherapy improves patients' quality of life.
This study compiles recommendations for preventing and treating skin lesions induced by antineoplastic chemotherapy, based on current studies and consensus. It highlights that dermatological issues such as skin discoloration, hyperpigmentation, photosensitivity, erythema, peeling, and itching are common with antineoplastic drugs. Hair and nail changes, including alopecia, are also frequent. Specific treatments can alleviate or reverse these issues. Proper management of these adverse effects is crucial in oncology practice, as it enhances skin integrity and improves patients' self-esteem and quality of life.
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October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
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October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
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June 2019 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells often cause skin, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' lives and requiring careful management.
