A Case of Hair Change and Acneiform Eruption Induced by ZD1839 (Iressa)
January 2004
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TLDR ZD1839 can cause skin issues like acne and hair changes.
ZD1839 (Iressa), an anticancer agent targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor, was reported to cause cutaneous side effects such as acneiform eruptions, dry skin, and hair abnormalities. These effects were linked to disruptions in normal epidermal and hair follicle processes. The document detailed a specific case where a patient experienced changes in hair and acneiform eruptions due to the use of ZD1839.
