Rosacea-Like Dermatitis Caused by Icotinib Hydrochloride: A Case Report
June 2019
in “
International journal of dermatology and venereology
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TLDR A man developed skin issues from cancer medication, which improved with specific treatments.
A 73-year-old man developed rosacea-like dermatitis with erythema and purulent pimples after starting icotinib hydrochloride for non-small cell lung cancer. Diagnosis was confirmed by clinical examination and microscopic findings of Demodex mites and inflammatory cells. Treatment with oral minocycline and topical polymyxin B cream significantly improved his condition, emphasizing the importance of managing skin side effects while continuing essential cancer treatment.
