Mucocutaneous Side Effects of Antineoplastic Chemotherapy
November 2004
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Expert opinion on drug safety
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alopecia anagen effluvium cyclophosphamide hyperpigmentation onycholysis stomatitis photosensitivity hydroxyurea taxanes corticosteroids antihistamines hypersensitivity reactions epithelial necrosis hair loss nail changes skin darkening mouth sores skin sensitivity skin ulcers allergic reactions skin cell death
Studysummary This review describes the variety of mucocutaneous side effects caused by antineoplastic chemotherapy, with emphasis on skin, nails, and mucous membranes, while highlighting potential severity and the possibility of needing to adjust or interrupt treatment in rare cases; it presents no new clinical results.
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