December 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this study, a 14-year-old girl developed Malassezia folliculitis and seborrheic dermatitis after starting trametinib, which improved with itraconazole treatment. The research underscores the importance of recognizing trametinib-related skin reactions and suggests managing them with antifungal therapy without necessarily discontinuing the medication.
November 2021 in “Transplantation direct” This case report highlights that Demodex folliculitis in an immunocompromised patient can result in severe and widespread eruptions, which were effectively treated with oral ivermectin and topical permethrin.
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January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this case series, three patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer experienced severe skin eruptions and scarring alopecia after treatment with amivantamab, highlighting the critical need for prompt recognition and management of these adverse effects to minimize treatment interruptions.
In this case study, a patient developed a rash consistent with acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis after increasing the dose of semaglutide, suggesting that the reaction was likely due to the excipient propylene glycol, highlighting the importance of ingredient analysis and multidisciplinary collaboration for patient safety.
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” This case report describes how discontinuing the EGFR inhibitor gefitinib led to rapid improvement of erosive scalp pustules in a woman with non-small-cell lung cancer, despite previous antibiotic and steroid treatment failures.