February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, researchers found that mogamulizumab-associated rashes and alopecia are common in patients treated for mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome and may be linked with a good treatment response.
March 2022 in “Journal of clinical case studies reviews & reports” COVID-19 can cause different skin issues, including rashes and hair loss.
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April 2006 in “PubMed” This review summarizes adverse events associated with EGFR-targeting cancer therapies, such as skin rashes and lung disease, and reports no new clinical results.
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November 2017 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses the cutaneous side effects of targeted anticancer therapies, such as rashes and hair changes, but presents no new clinical results.
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September 2023 in “JAAD case reports” In this case report, mogamulizumab treatment for Sézary syndrome was associated with rashes and alopecia in a patient, highlighting the potential for immune-mediated side effects and suggesting that such adverse effects might indicate a favorable prognosis, though further studies are needed.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case series observed the diagnostic challenges of secondary syphilis, highlighting diverse presentations such as rashes and systemic symptoms that can mimic other conditions, underscoring the importance of dermatological review, serological testing, and interdisciplinary care for effective treatment and management.
February 2025 in “Physician s Journal of Medicine” In this review, researchers highlighted that COVID-19 can cause various skin manifestations like maculopapular rashes and "COVID toes," which often precede or appear without respiratory symptoms, suggesting their potential for early detection and prognostic evaluation, especially in severe cases.
January 2025 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” This study highlights that the skin can serve as a marker for systemic health during COVID-19 by showing symptoms like rashes and pigmentary changes, while also emphasizing dermatologists' key role in diagnosing COVID-induced and vaccine-related skin issues to enhance patient care and address vaccine hesitancy.
This article reviews how to properly take a dermatological history and conduct physical examinations for skin rashes and malignancies, discussing commonly used diagnostic tools and the Dermatology Life Quality Index system.
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March 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” This study reported that immunotherapy in cancer patients can lead to skin-related immune adverse events, such as rashes, pruritus, and vitiligo, affecting a substantial proportion of patients.
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November 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” This study highlights that although mogamulizumab is highly effective for treating mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome, it frequently causes a variety of rashes as side effects.
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October 2019 in “Annals of palliative medicine” This review examines the incidence and management of dermatologic adverse effects from FDA-approved oral targeted cancer therapies, highlighting frequent occurrences like rashes and rarer severe conditions such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” This review focuses on the various skin toxicities caused by chemotherapeutic and targeted tumor therapy drugs, including rashes, keratoacanthoma, and more severe conditions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, without presenting new clinical results.
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October 2024 in “Cancers” In this study, 37.5% of patients with nodal or metastatic cutaneous melanoma treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors developed skin adverse events, primarily low-grade rashes, vitiligo, and other dermatological symptoms, occurring mainly after 10 weeks of treatment.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that patients with unresectable melanoma treated with AZD6244 experienced skin reactions, including depigmentation and papulopustular rashes, in patterns similar to those caused by EGFR inhibitors.
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July 2022 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report describes a woman in her 30s diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by alopecia, arthritis, photosensitivity, and skin rashes, confirmed through positive serology.
This study found that neutrophil-rich hair follicle inflammation caused by a monoclonal antibody targeting murine EGFR in mice involved TNFα and interleukin-1, suggesting these cytokines play a role in EGFR antibody-induced rashes in cancer patients.
July 2021 in “International journal of innovative research in medical science” This study found that 9.1% of surveyed previously-infected adult residents in Saudi Arabia reported skin symptoms related to COVID-19, with rashes being the most common.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The researchers reported that different allergens showed unique patterns based on season, gender, and age among patients with allergic skin rashes, with notable differences in allergen predispositions across groups.
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January 2020 in “PubMed” This review discusses biotinidase deficiency, noting that biotin treatment from birth can prevent symptoms, but acknowledges the complexity and need for further understanding due to late-onset cases with varied clinical findings.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review examined dermatologic symptoms associated with COVID-19 in 2,560 patients, with chilblains/pernio-like lesions being the most common, suggesting these symptoms may aid in early identification of cases.
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April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This review discusses common skin conditions in primary care settings and provides guidance on differential diagnoses and selecting appropriate topical treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
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July 2024 in “Cancers” This review discusses common skin toxicities from cancer treatments and offers management strategies, particularly for regions like Australia and New Zealand with high UV exposure.
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January 1993 in “Rheumatology” This article discusses suspected skin toxicity from drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis but reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanoparticles could make hair dyes safer by reducing harmful effects.
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine” In this study, an 11-year-old girl with acrodermatitis enteropathica showed significant improvement in symptoms after oral zinc therapy.
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August 2021 in “Canadian Family Physician” This review examines the increase in dermatologic conditions related to COVID-19, highlighting direct viral effects, PPE-related issues, and stress-related exacerbations, but reports no new clinical findings.
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October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses various skin reactions after SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination, noting a higher incidence with mRNA vaccines than adenovirus vector vaccines, and reports no new clinical results.
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January 1997 in “Skin research” Hinokitiol and pantothenylethylether in hair products can cause strong allergic reactions.
December 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Science” This review highlights that chemotherapy-induced skin toxicities from EGFR inhibitors in breast cancer treatment can significantly impact patient quality of life and treatment adherence, emphasizing the importance of proactive management and patient discussions.