Dermatologist: How to deal with targeted therapy-related skin rashes
EGFR inhibitors are a class of targeted therapy used to treat several cancers, including colorectal cancer.?
About 80% of patients who receive them will also develop an acne-like rash as a side effect. Sometimes, this rash can be quite severe. If not controlled adequately, it may force patients to stop taking the EGFR inhibitor entirely and explore other treatment options.??
But why does this skin-related...
Need a punch biopsy? Here¡¯s what to expect
As a dermatologist, I examine skin all day, every day. If I see something concerning on your skin, I may perform a punch biopsy to learn more...
Types of skin cancer: How they¡¯re diagnosed and treated
What are the different types of skin cancer? How are they usually diagnosed? What do they look like? And how are they treated??
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