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$^{(R)}$), an anticancer agent that inhibits EGFR tyrosine kinase, was reported to cause cutaneous side effects such as acneiform eruptions, dry skin, and hair abnormalities. These side effects were linked to the disruption of normal epidermal and hair follicle processes. The document detailed a specific case where a patient experienced hair changes and acneiform eruptions due to the use of ZD1839.
