Korean J Dermatol.
2010 Apr;48(4):257-265.
Cutaneous Adverse Reactions of New Anti-cancer Agents
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. khcho@snu.ac.kr
Abstract
- Chemotherapeutic agents may induce cutaneous toxicity. Although the cutaneous side effects of chemotherapeutic agents are rarely life threatening, they can impact the physical, psychological, and social well-being of patients receiving these therapies. Recently, a number of new anti-cancer agents have been approved for the treatment of cancer. These new anti-cancer agents manifest a variety of cutaneous reactions. This article reviews the cutaneous toxicity of these agents, particularly those which dermatologists are likely to be consulted about.
