Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Induced by Gefitinib: Case and Review of the Literature

January 2021 in “ Dermatology Online Journal ”

Gianluca Nazzaro, Serena Giacalone, Paolo Bortoluzzi … Angelo Valerio Marzano

erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp gefitinib tyrosine kinase inhibitor acneiform papulopustular eruption xerosis vitiligo paronychia mucositis scalp alopecia curling of the hair facial hypertrichosis EPDS scalp rash hair loss dry skin skin depigmentation nail infection mouth inflammation hair curling excessive facial hair

Studysummary This case report describes erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp in a patient undergoing gefitinib treatment for lung cancer, and reviews literature on drug-induced cases of this rare condition.

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