June 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study examined the FDA Adverse Events Reporting System and found new dermatologic adverse events associated with EGFR-TKIs in non-small cell lung cancer patients, such as specific skin, nail, and hair issues, that aren't currently listed on drug labels.
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study mapped the safety profile of EGFR-TKIs by analyzing FDA adverse event reports, highlighting unexpected reactions like intestinal obstruction and hypokalaemia with gefitinib and erlotinib.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” This case report documents a 61-year-old woman treated with erlotinib who experienced the rare side effect of cicatricial alopecia.
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March 2017 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” This report presents the Taiwanese Dermatological Association's 2016 consensus on defining and managing skin toxicities from EGFR-TKI treatments, providing comprehensive guidelines for clinicians in Taiwan.
January 2024 in “Journal of dermatology and skin science” In this study, researchers found that applying topical aprepitant, which blocks substance P receptors, significantly reduced facial dermatitis and hair loss in rats experiencing erlotinib-induced skin side effects, highlighting the neurogenic inflammation's role and the protective effect of ROS inhibition.